Solar Power Information - Blackwater, QLD, 4717
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Blackwater home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Blackwater and the 4717 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4717 Solar Power Statistics
In Blackwater's postcode area (4717), more than 443 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,728 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,811, this works out to 978 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,191 dwellings in the 4717 area, so that calculates out at 20 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 17,973 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,123 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Blackwater and 4717 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,968,029 of energy at retail prices a year!
Blackwater solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4717 region avoiding 5,248 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Blackwater?
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Solar Energy Resources In Blackwater
Blackwater 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 4717 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 Blackwater 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 Blackwater 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 Blackwater, 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 Blackwater'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, Blackwater 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.
Blackwater 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, Blackwater solar power system owners can expect to save $2,327 per year.
Central Highlands Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Central Highlands Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Blackwater 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 Blackwater
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Blackwater. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Blackwater
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 Blackwater home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Blackwater 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 Blackwater (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Blackwater Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Blackwater QLD 4717 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4717 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Central Highlands Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Blackwater 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 New Caledonia , coordinates 23°25'45" S 148°55'38" E, around 13.6 km from the centre of Blackwater.