Solar Power Information - Farrars Creek, QLD, 4481
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Postcode 4481 Solar Power Statistics
In Farrars Creek's postcode area (4481), more than 17 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 228 kW as at July 31, 2024.
Given a population of 100, this works out to 2,280 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,016 watts Australian average. There are approximately 66 dwellings in the 4481 area, so that calculates out at 26 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 1,153 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 72 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Farrars Creek and 4481 postcode area residents are collectively generating $126,238 of energy at retail prices a year!
Farrars Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4481 region avoiding 337 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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Solar Energy Resources In Farrars Creek
Farrars Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.03 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 4481 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 Farrars Creek 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 Farrars Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,227 kWh (equivalent to ~158% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,072 kWh (~190%)
- 10kW system - 18,453 kWh (~316%)
- 13kW system - 23,989 kWh (~411%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Farrars Creek, 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 Farrars Creek's case, that is 25 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, Farrars Creek 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.
Farrars Creek 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, Farrars Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $2,441 per year.
Barcoo Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Barcoo Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Barcoo Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Farrars Creek 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 Farrars Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Farrars Creek
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 Farrars Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Farrars Creek 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 Farrars Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Farrars Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Farrars Creek QLD 4481 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4481 current as at July 31, 2024.
- Barcoo Shire Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Farrars Creek 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 Morney Plains , coordinates 25°22'17" S 141°28'13" E, around 8.7 km from the centre of Farrars Creek.