Solar Power Information - Khosh Bulduk, QLD, 4723
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Khosh Bulduk home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Khosh Bulduk and the 4723 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4723 Solar Power Statistics
In Khosh Bulduk's postcode area (4723), more than 246 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,011 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,297, this works out to 1,551 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 655 dwellings in the 4723 area, so that calculates out at 38 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 9,596 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 600 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Khosh Bulduk and 4723 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,050,749 of energy at retail prices a year!
Khosh Bulduk solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4723 region avoiding 2,802 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Khosh Bulduk?
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Solar Energy Resources In Khosh Bulduk
Khosh Bulduk experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.69 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 4723 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 Khosh Bulduk 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 Khosh Bulduk in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,706 kWh (equivalent to ~149% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,448 kWh (~179%)
- 10kW system - 17,413 kWh (~298%)
- 13kW system - 22,637 kWh (~388%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Khosh Bulduk, 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 Khosh Bulduk'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, Khosh Bulduk 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.
Khosh Bulduk 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, Khosh Bulduk solar power system owners can expect to save $2,303 per year.
Central Highlands Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Central Highlands Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Khosh Bulduk 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 Khosh Bulduk
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Installing A Solar Battery In Khosh Bulduk
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 Khosh Bulduk home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Khosh Bulduk 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 Khosh Bulduk (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Khosh Bulduk Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Khosh Bulduk QLD 4723 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4723 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Central Highlands Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Khosh Bulduk 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 Mount Lowe , coordinates 22°55'26" S 148°8'18" E, around 11.7 km from the centre of Khosh Bulduk.