Solar Power Information - Elgin, QLD, 4721
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Elgin home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Elgin and the 4721 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4721 Solar Power Statistics
In Elgin's postcode area (4721), more than 512 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,379 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,204, this works out to 1,055 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,712 dwellings in the 4721 area, so that calculates out at 30 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 16,772 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,048 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Elgin and 4721 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,836,480 of energy at retail prices a year!
Elgin solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4721 region avoiding 4,897 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Elgin?
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Solar Energy Resources In Elgin
Elgin experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.92 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 4721 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Elgin area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Elgin in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,058 kWh (equivalent to ~155% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,870 kWh (~186%)
- 10kW system - 18,117 kWh (~310%)
- 13kW system - 23,552 kWh (~403%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Elgin, Queensland should generally face North for the best results. For a good panel angle, the general rule of thumb is it should be around the same as latitude. In Elgin's case, that is 22 degrees - but usually whatever your rooftop angle is will be fine (unless it's under 10 degrees - then tilt frames may be needed).
Feed In Tariffs In Queensland
As well as providing your home with electricity, Elgin solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In regional QLD, feed-in tariffs are currently 13.4c per kilowatt-hour exported.
Elgin Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the fixed feed in tariff rate of 13.4c, Elgin solar power system owners can expect to save $2,396 per year.
Isaac Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Isaac Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Isaac Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Elgin should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Queensland
A series of steps must be completed in Queensland involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in Queensland.
Solar Panel Installers In Elgin
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Installing A Solar Battery In Elgin
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Elgin home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Elgin who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Elgin (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Elgin Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Elgin QLD 4721 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4721 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Isaac Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Elgin is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Queensland average of 0.8kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Bygana Station , coordinates 22°12'2" S 146°32'44" E, around 14.6 km from the centre of Elgin.