Solar Power Information - Ben Lomond, TAS, 7212
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Ben Lomond home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Ben Lomond and the 7212 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7212 Solar Power Statistics
In Ben Lomond's postcode area (7212), more than 244 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,224 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,664, this works out to 1,337 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 826 dwellings in the 7212 area, so that calculates out at 30 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 7,348 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 459 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Ben Lomond and 7212 postcode area residents are collectively generating $777,816 of energy at retail prices a year!
Ben Lomond solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7212 region avoiding 510 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Ben Lomond?
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Solar Energy Resources In Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.94 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 7212 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 Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,029 kWh (equivalent to ~103% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,234 kWh (~124%)
- 10kW system - 12,057 kWh (~206%)
- 13kW system - 15,675 kWh (~268%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Ben Lomond, Tasmania 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 Ben Lomond's case, that is 41 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 Tasmania
As well as providing your home with electricity, Ben Lomond solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In TAS, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 7212 area.
Ben Lomond 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 8c, Ben Lomond solar power system owners can expect to save $1,305 per year.
Northern Midlands Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Northern Midlands Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels will be installed on a heritage listed building and it will be visible from the street, panels extend beyond a gable end, panels will be installed above the highest part of the roof (excluding the chimney), or project more than 200mm from the roof surface.
It's important to check with Northern Midlands Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Ben Lomond should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Tasmania
A series of steps must be completed in Tasmania 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 Tasmania.
Solar Panel Installers In Ben Lomond
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Ben Lomond. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Ben Lomond
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 Ben Lomond home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Ben Lomond Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Ben Lomond TAS 7212 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7212 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Northern Midlands Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Ben Lomond is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Tasmania average of 0.19kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Upper Blessington , coordinates 41°27'44" S 147°34'12" E, around 5.8 km from the centre of Ben Lomond.