Solar Power Information - Bankstown, NSW, 2200
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bankstown home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bankstown and the 2200 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2200 Solar Power Statistics
In Bankstown's postcode area (2200), more than 2,453 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 19,824 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 44,471, this works out to 446 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 15,873 dwellings in the 2200 area, so that calculates out at 15 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 75,293 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,706 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Bankstown and 2200 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,343,843 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bankstown solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2200 region avoiding 22,535 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bankstown?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bankstown
Bankstown experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.53 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 2200 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 Bankstown 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 Bankstown in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,932 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,318 kWh (~142%)
- 10kW system - 13,863 kWh (~237%)
- 13kW system - 18,022 kWh (~309%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bankstown, 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 Bankstown's case, that is 33 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, Bankstown 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 2200 area.
Bankstown 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, Bankstown solar power system owners can expect to save $1,519 per year.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the solar panels are installed in a heritage overlay, or if the solar panels are to be located on an external structure (not a dwelling). Note that some estates have special regulations on solar panel installations, so the body corporate will need to be consulted prior to installation.
It's important to check with Canterbury-Bankstown Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bankstown 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 Bankstown
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Bankstown. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Bankstown
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 Bankstown home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bankstown 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 Bankstown (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bankstown Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bankstown NSW 2200 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2200 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bankstown 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 Potts Hill Reservoir , coordinates 33°53'20" S 151°1'46" E, around 3.4 km from the centre of Bankstown.