Solar Power Information - Sandstone Point, QLD, 4511
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Sandstone Point home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Sandstone Point and the 4511 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4511 Solar Power Statistics
In Sandstone Point's postcode area (4511), more than 3,610 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 18,116 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 9,453, this works out to 1,916 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,131 dwellings in the 4511 area, so that calculates out at 87 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 78,528 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,908 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Sandstone Point and 4511 postcode area residents are collectively generating $8,598,829 of energy at retail prices a year!
Sandstone Point solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4511 region avoiding 22,930 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Sandstone Point?
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Solar Energy Resources In Sandstone Point
Sandstone Point experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.17 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 4511 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 Sandstone 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 Sandstone Point in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,911 kWh (equivalent to ~135% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,493 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,822 kWh (~271%)
- 13kW system - 20,568 kWh (~352%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Sandstone 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 Sandstone Point'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, Sandstone Point 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 4511 area.
Sandstone Point 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, Sandstone Point solar power system owners can expect to save $1,566 per year.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Moreton Bay Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Sandstone 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 Sandstone Point
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Installing A Solar Battery In Sandstone 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 Sandstone Point home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Sandstone 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 Sandstone Point (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Sandstone Point Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Sandstone Point QLD 4511 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4511 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Moreton Bay Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Sandstone 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 Bongaree Bowls Club , coordinates 27°5'21" S 153°9'57" E, around 3.1 km from the centre of Sandstone Point.