Solar Power Information - Gilbert River, QLD, 4871
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Gilbert River home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Gilbert River and the 4871 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4871 Solar Power Statistics
In Gilbert River's postcode area (4871), more than 1,804 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 14,202 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 9,454, this works out to 1,502 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,076 dwellings in the 4871 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 73,704 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,607 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Gilbert River and 4871 postcode area residents are collectively generating $8,070,638 of energy at retail prices a year!
Gilbert River solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4871 region avoiding 21,522 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Gilbert River?
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Solar Energy Resources In Gilbert River
Gilbert River experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.19 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 4871 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 Gilbert River 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 Gilbert River in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,472 kWh (equivalent to ~162% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,366 kWh (~195%)
- 10kW system - 18,943 kWh (~324%)
- 13kW system - 24,626 kWh (~422%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Gilbert River, 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 Gilbert River's case, that is 18 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, Gilbert River 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.
Gilbert River 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, Gilbert River solar power system owners can expect to save $2,505 per year.
Etheridge Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Etheridge Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Etheridge Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Gilbert River 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 Gilbert River
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Installing A Solar Battery In Gilbert River
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 Gilbert River home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Gilbert River 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 Gilbert River (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Gilbert River Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Gilbert River QLD 4871 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4871 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Etheridge Shire Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Gilbert River 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 Forest Home Station , coordinates 18°14'32" S 143°1'56" E, around 16.7 km from the centre of Gilbert River.