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What is the best location?



Russell Island



Land is affordable, still able to coonect to the grid, and a boat ride away from civilisation.




Solar Energy Resources In Russell Island

Russell Island experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.19 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 4184 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 Russell Island 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 Russell Island in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
  1. 3kW system - 4,765 kWh (equivalent to ~82% of annual electricity consumption)

  2. 4kW system - 6,353 kWh (~109%)

  3. 5kW system - 7,941 kWh (~136%)

  4. 6kW system - 9,530 kWh (~163%)


Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Russell Island, Queensland should generally face North for the best results. The panel angle range should be anywhere from 12 degrees to 22 degrees, with 17 degrees considered optimal.

Feed In Tariffs In Queensland

As well as providing your home with electricity, Russell Island solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In QLD, feed in tariffs currently range from 8c to 15c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 4184 area.

Russell Island Solar Energy Savings

Based on a 6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 50% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 8c, Russell Island solar power system owners can expect to save $1,620 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.

Other related Russell Island information

Russell Island's coordinates are -27.651799,153.381123 and its weather station is located at Gold Coast. Gold Coast weather station reports the following average readings:
  1. Solar irradiation in Russell Island: 4.81 kWh/sq m/day

  2. Wind speed: 4.38 m/s

  3. Air pressure: 100.39 kPa

  4. Humidity: 74.34%

  5. Air temperature: 20.52 degrees C

  6. Earth temperature:22.81 degrees C


















Typical Land Plot Size

Beadth: 18 m

Length: 30 m

Area: 540 m2

Price: $15500

Per m2: $28.7

Solicitor Fees: $1000

Stamp Fee: $155

Tree Clearing: $5000

Land Cost: $21655

Annual Rates: $1600

Annual Rates with house: $2000



5KW Grid Solar Without Batteries Charging Electric Car


Company: Sure Solar

Panels

Total power: 5.28 kW

Number of Panels: 16 x 330 Watt panels 1956*992mm

Type: Split Cell Mono

Brand: Risen

Made in: China

Performance Warranty: 25 years

Manufacturer`s Warranty: 25 years

Roof Breadth: 4 m

Roof Length: 8 m

Roof Area: 32 m2

Roof Tilt: 17 degree facing north

Inverter

Capacity: 5kW

Brand: Sungrow

Made in: China

Warranty: 10 years

Workmanship Warranty: 12 years

Cost

Less Solar Choice Discount: ($1818.95)

Price: $5197

Travel fee for more distant rural jobs: $200

Total Cost: $5397

Power Generation

Selling Price Per kWh: 7 cents

Number of Sun hours: 5

Daily Generated Power: 25 kW

Daily Generated Earnings: 175 cents

Yearly Generated Earnings: $638.75

BreakEven

PV Installation: 8.4 years

Including Land: 32.7 years







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