Solar Power Information - Pindi Pindi, QLD, 4798
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Postcode 4798 Solar Power Statistics
In Pindi Pindi's postcode area (4798), more than 177 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,254 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 551, this works out to 2,277 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 315 dwellings in the 4798 area, so that calculates out at 56 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 5,722 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 358 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Pindi Pindi and 4798 postcode area residents are collectively generating $626,533 of energy at retail prices a year!
Pindi Pindi solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4798 region avoiding 1,671 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Pindi Pindi?
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Solar Energy Resources In Pindi Pindi
Pindi Pindi experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.44 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 4798 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 Pindi Pindi 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 Pindi Pindi in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,324 kWh (equivalent to ~143% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,989 kWh (~171%)
- 10kW system - 16,648 kWh (~285%)
- 13kW system - 21,642 kWh (~371%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Pindi Pindi, 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 Pindi Pindi's case, that is 20 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, Pindi Pindi 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.
Pindi Pindi 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, Pindi Pindi solar power system owners can expect to save $2,202 per year.
Mackay Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mackay Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Mackay Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Pindi Pindi 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 Pindi Pindi
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Installing A Solar Battery In Pindi Pindi
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 Pindi Pindi home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Pindi Pindi 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 Pindi Pindi (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Pindi Pindi Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Pindi Pindi QLD 4798 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4798 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Mackay Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Pindi Pindi 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 Calen Post Office , coordinates 20°53'57" S 148°46'26" E, around 5.4 km from the centre of Pindi Pindi.