Solar Power Information - Rocky Point, QLD, 4874
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Rocky Point home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Rocky Point and the 4874 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4874 Solar Power Statistics
In Rocky Point's postcode area (4874), more than 23 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 343 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 4,657, this works out to 74 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,889 dwellings in the 4874 area, so that calculates out at 1 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 1,654 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 103 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Rocky Point and 4874 postcode area residents are collectively generating $181,100 of energy at retail prices a year!
Rocky Point solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4874 region avoiding 483 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Rocky Point?
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Solar Energy Resources In Rocky Point
Rocky Point experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.75 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 4874 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 Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,798 kWh (equivalent to ~151% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,558 kWh (~181%)
- 10kW system - 17,597 kWh (~301%)
- 13kW system - 22,875 kWh (~392%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point's case, that is 12 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, Rocky Point 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.
Rocky Point 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, Rocky Point solar power system owners can expect to save $2,327 per year.
Weipa Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Weipa Council area.
It's important to check with Weipa Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point
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Installing A Solar Battery In Rocky Point
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 Rocky Point home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Rocky Point Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Rocky Point QLD 4874 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4874 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Weipa Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Rocky Point 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 Weipa Eastern Ave , coordinates 12°37'36" S 141°53'1" E, around 344 metres from the centre of Rocky Point.