Solar Power Information - May Downs, QLD, 4746
If you're considering installing solar panels for your May Downs home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for May Downs and the 4746 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4746 Solar Power Statistics
In May Downs's postcode area (4746), more than 31 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 441 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 1,234, this works out to 357 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 815 dwellings in the 4746 area, so that calculates out at 4 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 2,084 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 130 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; May Downs and 4746 postcode area residents are collectively generating $228,154 of energy at retail prices a year!
May Downs solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4746 region avoiding 608 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In May Downs?
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Solar Energy Resources In May Downs
May Downs experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.64 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 4746 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 May Downs 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 May Downs in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,630 kWh (equivalent to ~148% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,356 kWh (~177%)
- 10kW system - 17,260 kWh (~296%)
- 13kW system - 22,438 kWh (~384%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in May Downs, 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 May Downs'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, May Downs 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.
May Downs 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, May Downs solar power system owners can expect to save $2,283 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 May Downs 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 May Downs
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Installing A Solar Battery In May Downs
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 May Downs home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to May Downs 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 May Downs (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
May Downs Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in May Downs QLD 4746 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4746 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Isaac Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in May Downs 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 Connors Junction , coordinates 22°38'50" S 149°4'57" E, around 17.1 km from the centre of May Downs.