Solar Power Information - Iveragh, QLD, 4680
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Iveragh home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Iveragh and the 4680 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4680 Solar Power Statistics
In Iveragh's postcode area (4680), more than 10,957 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 64,389 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 51,043, this works out to 1,261 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 22,987 dwellings in the 4680 area, so that calculates out at 48 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 292,603 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 18,288 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Iveragh and 4680 postcode area residents are collectively generating $32,040,078 of energy at retail prices a year!
Iveragh solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4680 region avoiding 85,440 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Iveragh?
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Solar Energy Resources In Iveragh
Iveragh experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.42 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 4680 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 Iveragh 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 Iveragh in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,293 kWh (equivalent to ~142% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,952 kWh (~170%)
- 10kW system - 16,587 kWh (~284%)
- 13kW system - 21,563 kWh (~369%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Iveragh, 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 Iveragh's case, that is 24 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, Iveragh 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.
Iveragh 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, Iveragh solar power system owners can expect to save $2,194 per year.
Gladstone Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Gladstone Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Iveragh 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 Iveragh
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Installing A Solar Battery In Iveragh
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 Iveragh home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Iveragh 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 Iveragh (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Iveragh Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Iveragh QLD 4680 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4680 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Gladstone Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Iveragh 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 Wywahree , coordinates 24°8'36" S 151°25'36" E, around 4.6 km from the centre of Iveragh.