Solar & Battery Installation Townsville Local Installers & Quotes
ℹ️ Get quick estimates for solar and battery sizing, costs, and savings in Townsville using these simplified calculators. For more accurate, advanced calculations, use the full Photonik design platform.
Solar Design Townsville
Energy Usage
Your daily energy consumption determines the optimal solar system size for your home in Townsville. The average household uses around 25 kWh per day, whilst energy efficient properties may use only half that.
Consider reducing your energy consumption first through better insulation and efficient appliances, as this can reduce the solar system size needed and improve your investment returns.
Typical energy usage per person per day in Townsville:
Note: Actual usage varies depending on property size, building efficiency, climate, and appliances.
Solar System Sizing
You'll need around 6.6kW of solar to match your average consumption. We recommend sizing between 9.9kW and 13.2kW for optimal results as solar output fluctuates daily and seasonally.
In Townsville, a 6.6 kW installation produces around 29.9 kWh per day on average, though output ranges from 4.02 kWh/kW/day during June to 4.89 kWh/kW/day in October.
Solar & Energy Savings
Calculate Heat Pump & EV Savings
Electrify your home by replacing gas heating, petrol vehicles, and other fossil fuel appliances with electric alternatives powered by clean solar energy. This delivers significant additional financial savings and substantial carbon emission reductions. Our calculator helps you compare costs and model the financial impact of switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills
The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar. Your Old Bill of - per month (- annually) is calculated from your total energy consumption multiplied by the grid electricity rate. Your New Bill of - per month (- annually) accounts for solar generation, the percentage you use directly (self-consumption), remaining grid consumption, and feed-in credits for excess energy exported to the grid. This results in monthly savings of - (- annually).
Battery Storage Townsville
Solar Battery Sizing
With solar-only (no battery), a 6.6 kW system provides approximately 50% self-usage in Townsville, depending on your consumption patterns, drawing 50% from the grid. A 10 kWh battery storage system can raise your energy independence to approximately 86% annually, lowering grid reliance to 14%.
Accurate battery savings and ROI require the full Photonik design platform for comprehensive calculations.
Energy Self Sufficiency Calculator*
*Note: This calculator provides simplified battery self-sufficiency estimates. For accurate per-hour simulations that account for solar generation patterns, consumption timing, battery charging/discharging cycles, and efficiency losses across all seasons, use the full Photonik design tool.
Panel Placement Tool Townsville
This is a simple panel placement tool that lets you quickly estimate panel count for a single roof area. Try Photonik for advanced features:
- Multiple panel groups
- Custom roof angles
- Panel orientation
- Shade loss calculations
- Panel selection (1000+ models)
- Full integration with our design tool
Loading panel placement tool...
Solar & Battery System Cost Townsville
Understanding Solar & Battery System Costs
Expect to invest approximately $7,661 for a 6.6 kW solar system in Townsville, or around $12,904 with a 10 kWh battery included. Solar installations typically pay for themselves within around 5.0 years, whilst batteries extend payback but deliver significantly higher energy independence.
The breakdown covers equipment, installation, and taxes. Adjust the system size and battery sliders to see how different configurations affect your investment and payback timeline.
STC Rebates Townsville
STC rebates in Townsville are calculated based on your system size, location zone factor, and deeming period until 2031.
Use our full design tool for detailed system design, panel placement, and professional proposals.