Solar Power Information - Christmas Creek, QLD, 4285
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Christmas Creek home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Christmas Creek and the 4285 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4285 Solar Power Statistics
In Christmas Creek's postcode area (4285), more than 5,711 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 36,407 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 20,311, this works out to 1,792 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 8,327 dwellings in the 4285 area, so that calculates out at 69 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 154,454 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 9,653 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Christmas Creek and 4285 postcode area residents are collectively generating $16,912,674 of energy at retail prices a year!
Christmas Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4285 region avoiding 45,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Christmas Creek?
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Solar Energy Resources In Christmas Creek
Christmas Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.06 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 4285 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 Christmas Creek 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 Christmas Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,742 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,291 kWh (~159%)
- 10kW system - 15,485 kWh (~265%)
- 13kW system - 20,130 kWh (~345%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Christmas Creek, 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 Christmas Creek's case, that is 28 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, Christmas Creek 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 4285 area.
Christmas Creek 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, Christmas Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $1,533 per year.
Scenic Rim Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Scenic Rim Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Christmas Creek 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 Christmas Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Christmas Creek
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 Christmas Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Christmas Creek 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 Christmas Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Christmas Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Christmas Creek QLD 4285 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4285 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Scenic Rim Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Christmas Creek 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 Christmas Creek Rd , coordinates 28°10'6" S 152°59'18" E, around 441 metres from the centre of Christmas Creek.