Solar Power Information - Eurong, QLD, 4581
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Eurong home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Eurong and the 4581 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4581 Solar Power Statistics
In Eurong's postcode area (4581), more than 553 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,240 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,163, this works out to 2,786 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,039 dwellings in the 4581 area, so that calculates out at 53 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 14,100 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 881 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Eurong and 4581 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,543,915 of energy at retail prices a year!
Eurong solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4581 region avoiding 4,117 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Eurong?
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Solar Energy Resources In Eurong
Eurong experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.19 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 4581 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 Eurong 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 Eurong in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,941 kWh (equivalent to ~136% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,530 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,883 kWh (~272%)
- 13kW system - 20,648 kWh (~354%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Eurong, 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 Eurong's case, that is 25 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, Eurong 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 4581 area.
Eurong 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, Eurong solar power system owners can expect to save $1,572 per year.
Fraser 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 Fraser Coast Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Fraser Coast Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Eurong 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 Eurong
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Installing A Solar Battery In Eurong
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 Eurong home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Eurong 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 Eurong (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Eurong Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Eurong QLD 4581 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4581 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Fraser Coast Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Eurong 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 Fraser Island Eurong , coordinates 25°30'17" S 153°7'45" E, around 885 metres from the centre of Eurong.