Solar Power Information - Palen Creek, QLD, 4287
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Palen Creek home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Palen Creek and the 4287 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4287 Solar Power Statistics
In Palen Creek's postcode area (4287), more than 202 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,520 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 649, this works out to 2,342 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 356 dwellings in the 4287 area, so that calculates out at 57 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 6,409 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 401 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Palen Creek and 4287 postcode area residents are collectively generating $701,773 of energy at retail prices a year!
Palen Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4287 region avoiding 1,871 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Palen Creek?
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Solar Energy Resources In Palen Creek
Palen Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.03 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 4287 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 Palen Creek 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 Palen Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,697 kWh (equivalent to ~132% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,236 kWh (~158%)
- 10kW system - 15,393 kWh (~264%)
- 13kW system - 20,011 kWh (~343%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Palen Creek, 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 Palen Creek's case, that is 28 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, Palen Creek 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 4287 area.
Palen Creek 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, Palen Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $1,524 per year.
Scenic Rim Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Scenic Rim Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Palen Creek 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 Palen Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Palen Creek
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 Palen Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Palen Creek 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 Palen Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Palen Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Palen Creek QLD 4287 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4287 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Scenic Rim Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Palen Creek 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 Barney , coordinates 28°13'56" S 152°46'58" E, around 5 km from the centre of Palen Creek.