Solar Power Information - Rockhampton, QLD, 4700
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Rockhampton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Rockhampton and the 4700 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4700 Solar Power Statistics
In Rockhampton's postcode area (4700), more than 2,997 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 19,339 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 14,844, this works out to 1,303 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,678 dwellings in the 4700 area, so that calculates out at 39 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 90,475 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 5,655 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Rockhampton and 4700 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,907,049 of energy at retail prices a year!
Rockhampton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4700 region avoiding 26,419 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Rockhampton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Rockhampton
Rockhampton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.58 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 4700 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 Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,538 kWh (equivalent to ~146% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,246 kWh (~175%)
- 10kW system - 17,076 kWh (~292%)
- 13kW system - 22,199 kWh (~380%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Rockhampton, 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 Rockhampton's case, that is 23 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, Rockhampton 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.
Rockhampton 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, Rockhampton solar power system owners can expect to save $2,259 per year.
Rockhampton Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Rockhampton Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Rockhampton Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton
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Installing A Solar Battery In Rockhampton
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 Rockhampton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Rockhampton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Rockhampton QLD 4700 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4700 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Rockhampton Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton , coordinates 23°22'52" S 150°31'2" E, around 553 metres from the centre of Rockhampton.