Solar Power Information - Marcus Beach, QLD, 4573
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Marcus Beach home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Marcus Beach and the 4573 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4573 Solar Power Statistics
In Marcus Beach's postcode area (4573), more than 6,851 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 41,294 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 29,292, this works out to 1,410 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 13,195 dwellings in the 4573 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 179,690 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 11,231 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Marcus Beach and 4573 postcode area residents are collectively generating $19,676,032 of energy at retail prices a year!
Marcus Beach solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4573 region avoiding 52,469 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Marcus Beach?
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Solar Energy Resources In Marcus Beach
Marcus Beach experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.19 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 4573 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 Marcus Beach 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 Marcus Beach in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,941 kWh (equivalent to ~136% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,530 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,883 kWh (~272%)
- 13kW system - 20,648 kWh (~354%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Marcus Beach, 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 Marcus Beach's case, that is 26 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, Marcus Beach solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In QLD, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 4573 area.
Marcus Beach Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 5c, Marcus Beach solar power system owners can expect to save $1,572 per year.
Noosa Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Noosa Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Noosa Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Marcus Beach 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 Marcus Beach
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Installing A Solar Battery In Marcus Beach
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 Marcus Beach home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Marcus Beach 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 Marcus Beach (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Marcus Beach Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Marcus Beach QLD 4573 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4573 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Noosa Shire Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Marcus Beach 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 Noosaville , coordinates 26°24'23" S 153°6'9" E, around 5.2 km from the centre of Marcus Beach.