Solar Power Information - Mackenzie River, QLD, 4705
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Mackenzie River home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Mackenzie River and the 4705 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4705 Solar Power Statistics
In Mackenzie River's postcode area (4705), more than 65 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 492 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 338, this works out to 1,457 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 181 dwellings in the 4705 area, so that calculates out at 36 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 2,341 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 146 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Mackenzie River and 4705 postcode area residents are collectively generating $256,299 of energy at retail prices a year!
Mackenzie River solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4705 region avoiding 683 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Mackenzie River?
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Solar Energy Resources In Mackenzie River
Mackenzie River experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.67 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 4705 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 Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie River in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,676 kWh (equivalent to ~149% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,411 kWh (~178%)
- 10kW system - 17,352 kWh (~297%)
- 13kW system - 22,557 kWh (~386%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie River'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, Mackenzie 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.
Mackenzie 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, Mackenzie River solar power system owners can expect to save $2,295 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 Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie River
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Installing A Solar Battery In Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie River home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie River (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Mackenzie River Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Mackenzie River QLD 4705 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4705 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Isaac Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Mackenzie 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 Wilpeena , coordinates 23°6'5" S 148°55'23" E, around 16.6 km from the centre of Mackenzie River.