Solar Power Information - Cardwell, QLD, 4849
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cardwell home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cardwell and the 4849 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4849 Solar Power Statistics
In Cardwell's postcode area (4849), more than 387 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,718 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,165, this works out to 2,333 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 805 dwellings in the 4849 area, so that calculates out at 48 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 12,395 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 775 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Cardwell and 4849 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,357,290 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cardwell solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4849 region avoiding 3,619 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cardwell?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cardwell
Cardwell experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.44 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 4849 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 Cardwell 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 Cardwell in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,324 kWh (equivalent to ~143% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,989 kWh (~171%)
- 10kW system - 16,648 kWh (~285%)
- 13kW system - 21,642 kWh (~371%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cardwell, 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 Cardwell's case, that is 18 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, Cardwell 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.
Cardwell 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, Cardwell solar power system owners can expect to save $2,202 per year.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Cassowary Coast Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cardwell 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 Cardwell
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cardwell
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 Cardwell home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cardwell 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 Cardwell (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cardwell Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cardwell QLD 4849 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4849 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cardwell 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 Cardwell Marine Pde , coordinates 18°15'16" S 146°1'9" E, around 1.6 km from the centre of Cardwell.