Solar Power Information - Tennyson, QLD, 4105
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Tennyson home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Tennyson and the 4105 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4105 Solar Power Statistics
In Tennyson's postcode area (4105), more than 1,944 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,703 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 13,301, this works out to 880 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,105 dwellings in the 4105 area, so that calculates out at 32 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 49,844 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,115 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Tennyson and 4105 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,457,935 of energy at retail prices a year!
Tennyson solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4105 region avoiding 14,554 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Tennyson?
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Solar Energy Resources In Tennyson
Tennyson experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.08 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 4105 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 Tennyson 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 Tennyson in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,773 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,328 kWh (~160%)
- 10kW system - 15,546 kWh (~266%)
- 13kW system - 20,210 kWh (~346%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Tennyson, 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 Tennyson'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, Tennyson 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 4105 area.
Tennyson 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, Tennyson solar power system owners can expect to save $1,539 per year.
Brisbane City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Brisbane City Council area.
It's important to check with Brisbane City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Tennyson 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 Tennyson
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Installing A Solar Battery In Tennyson
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 Tennyson home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Tennyson 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 Tennyson (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Tennyson Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Tennyson QLD 4105 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4105 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Brisbane City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Tennyson 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 Long Pocket Csiro Lab , coordinates 27°30'46" S 152°59'46" E, around 1.4 km from the centre of Tennyson.