Solar Power Information - South Maclean, QLD, 4280
If you're considering installing solar panels for your South Maclean home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for South Maclean and the 4280 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4280 Solar Power Statistics
In South Maclean's postcode area (4280), more than 6,663 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 43,788 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 19,881, this works out to 2,203 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,555 dwellings in the 4280 area, so that calculates out at 102 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 186,504 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 11,656 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; South Maclean and 4280 postcode area residents are collectively generating $20,422,165 of energy at retail prices a year!
South Maclean solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4280 region avoiding 54,459 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In South Maclean?
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Solar Energy Resources In South Maclean
South Maclean 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 4280 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 South Maclean 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 South Maclean 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 South Maclean, 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 South Maclean'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, South Maclean 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 4280 area.
South Maclean 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, South Maclean solar power system owners can expect to save $1,539 per year.
Logan City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Logan City Council area.
It's important to check with Logan City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in South Maclean 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 South Maclean
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing South Maclean. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In South Maclean
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 South Maclean home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to South Maclean 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 South Maclean (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
South Maclean Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in South Maclean QLD 4280 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4280 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Logan City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in South Maclean 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 Maclean Bridge , coordinates 27°47'12" S 153°0'55" E, around 920 metres from the centre of South Maclean.