Solar Power Information - Monto, QLD, 4630
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Monto home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Monto and the 4630 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4630 Solar Power Statistics
In Monto's postcode area (4630), more than 416 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,492 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 2,032, this works out to 1,226 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,152 dwellings in the 4630 area, so that calculates out at 36 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 11,198 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 700 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Monto and 4630 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,226,180 of energy at retail prices a year!
Monto solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4630 region avoiding 3,270 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Monto?
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Solar Energy Resources In Monto
Monto experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.36 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 4630 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 Monto 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 Monto in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,202 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,842 kWh (~169%)
- 10kW system - 16,403 kWh (~281%)
- 13kW system - 21,324 kWh (~365%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Monto, 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 Monto'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, Monto 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.
Monto 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, Monto solar power system owners can expect to save $2,170 per year.
North Burnett Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the North Burnett Regional Council area.
It's important to check with North Burnett Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Monto 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 Monto
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Monto. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Monto
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 Monto home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Monto 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 Monto (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Monto Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Monto QLD 4630 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4630 current as at January 31, 2024.
- North Burnett Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Monto 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 Monto Township , coordinates 24°51'51" S 151°7'29" E, around 340 metres from the centre of Monto.