Solar Power Information - Ormiston, QLD, 4160
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Ormiston home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Ormiston and the 4160 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4160 Solar Power Statistics
In Ormiston's postcode area (4160), more than 4,858 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 24,432 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 18,292, this works out to 1,336 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,150 dwellings in the 4160 area, so that calculates out at 68 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 109,181 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 6,824 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Ormiston and 4160 postcode area residents are collectively generating $11,955,301 of energy at retail prices a year!
Ormiston solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4160 region avoiding 31,881 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Ormiston?
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Solar Energy Resources In Ormiston
Ormiston experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.33 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 4160 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 Ormiston 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 Ormiston in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,156 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,787 kWh (~168%)
- 10kW system - 16,311 kWh (~279%)
- 13kW system - 21,205 kWh (~363%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Ormiston, 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 Ormiston's case, that is 27 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, Ormiston 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 4160 area.
Ormiston 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, Ormiston solar power system owners can expect to save $1,615 per year.
Redland City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Redland City Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include if the solar panels will be installed on the roof of a building and the maximum height of solar panels on the roof will be more than 8.5m from natural ground level.
It's important to check with Redland City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Ormiston 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 Ormiston
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Ormiston. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Ormiston
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 Ormiston home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Ormiston 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 Ormiston (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Ormiston Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Ormiston QLD 4160 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4160 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Redland City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Ormiston 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 Ormiston College , coordinates 27°30'55" S 153°14'57" E, around 722 metres from the centre of Ormiston.