Solar Power Information - Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Horseshoe Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Horseshoe Bay and the 4819 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4819 Solar Power Statistics
In Horseshoe Bay's postcode area (4819), more than 682 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,188 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 2,115, this works out to 1,980 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,495 dwellings in the 4819 area, so that calculates out at 46 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 21,070 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,317 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Horseshoe Bay and 4819 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,307,209 of energy at retail prices a year!
Horseshoe Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4819 region avoiding 6,153 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Horseshoe Bay?
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Solar Energy Resources In Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6 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 4819 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 Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,181 kWh (equivalent to ~157% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,017 kWh (~189%)
- 10kW system - 18,362 kWh (~314%)
- 13kW system - 23,870 kWh (~409%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Horseshoe Bay, 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 Horseshoe Bay's case, that is 19 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, Horseshoe Bay 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.
Horseshoe Bay 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, Horseshoe Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $2,429 per year.
Townsville City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Townsville City Council area.
It's important to check with Townsville City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Horseshoe Bay. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Horseshoe Bay
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 Horseshoe Bay home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Horseshoe Bay Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Horseshoe Bay QLD 4819 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4819 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Townsville City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay , coordinates 19°7'50" S 146°51'51" E, around 1.4 km from the centre of Horseshoe Bay.