Solar Power Information - Petrie Terrace, QLD, 4000
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Petrie Terrace home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Petrie Terrace and the 4000 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4000 Solar Power Statistics
In Petrie Terrace's postcode area (4000), more than 348 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,026 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 16,643, this works out to 242 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,153 dwellings in the 4000 area, so that calculates out at 3 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 17,149 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,072 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Petrie Terrace and 4000 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,877,803 of energy at retail prices a year!
Petrie Terrace solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4000 region avoiding 5,007 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Petrie Terrace?
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Solar Energy Resources In Petrie Terrace
Petrie Terrace experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.08 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 4000 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 Petrie Terrace 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 Petrie Terrace in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,773 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,328 kWh (~160%)
- 10kW system - 15,546 kWh (~266%)
- 13kW system - 20,210 kWh (~346%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Petrie Terrace, 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 Petrie Terrace's case, that is 27 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, Petrie Terrace 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 4000 area.
Petrie Terrace 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, Petrie Terrace solar power system owners can expect to save $1,539 per year.
Brisbane City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Brisbane City Council area.
It's important to check with Brisbane City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Petrie Terrace 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 Petrie Terrace
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Installing A Solar Battery In Petrie Terrace
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 Petrie Terrace home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Petrie Terrace 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 Petrie Terrace (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Petrie Terrace Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Petrie Terrace QLD 4000 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4000 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Brisbane City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Petrie Terrace 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 Normanby Rail Yard , coordinates 27°27'30" S 153°0'56" E, around 500 metres from the centre of Petrie Terrace.