Solar Power Information - Anglers Reach, NSW, 2629
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Anglers Reach home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Anglers Reach and the 2629 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2629 Solar Power Statistics
In Anglers Reach's postcode area (2629), more than 125 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 895 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 421, this works out to 2,126 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 430 dwellings in the 2629 area, so that calculates out at 29 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 3,505 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 219 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Anglers Reach and 2629 postcode area residents are collectively generating $435,003 of energy at retail prices a year!
Anglers Reach solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2629 region avoiding 1,049 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Anglers Reach?
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Solar Energy Resources In Anglers Reach
Anglers Reach experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.67 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 2629 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 Anglers Reach 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 Anglers Reach in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,146 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,575 kWh (~147%)
- 10kW system - 14,291 kWh (~245%)
- 13kW system - 18,579 kWh (~318%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Anglers Reach, New South Wales 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 Anglers Reach's case, that is 35 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 New South Wales
As well as providing your home with electricity, Anglers Reach solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In NSW, 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 2629 area.
Anglers Reach 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, Anglers Reach solar power system owners can expect to save $1,566 per year.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. Circumstances where approval may be required is if the solar panels will be installed in a heritage area and the panels are visible from the street.
It's important to check with Snowy Monaro Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Anglers Reach should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In New South Wales
A series of steps must be completed in New South Wales 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 New South Wales.
Solar Panel Installers In Anglers Reach
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Installing A Solar Battery In Anglers Reach
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 Anglers Reach home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Anglers Reach 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 Anglers Reach (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Anglers Reach Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Anglers Reach NSW 2629 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2629 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Anglers Reach is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the New South Wales average of 0.82kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Adaminaby Alpine Tourist Park , coordinates 35°59'46" S 148°46'9" E, around 9.4 km from the centre of Anglers Reach.