Solar Power Information - Berkeley Vale, NSW, 2261
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Berkeley Vale home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Berkeley Vale and the 2261 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2261 Solar Power Statistics
In Berkeley Vale's postcode area (2261), more than 6,936 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 43,333 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 51,639, this works out to 839 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 24,350 dwellings in the 2261 area, so that calculates out at 28 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 165,672 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 10,354 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Berkeley Vale and 2261 postcode area residents are collectively generating $20,559,842 of energy at retail prices a year!
Berkeley Vale solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2261 region avoiding 49,586 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Berkeley Vale?
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Solar Energy Resources In Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.56 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 2261 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 Berkeley Vale 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 Berkeley Vale in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,977 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,373 kWh (~143%)
- 10kW system - 13,955 kWh (~239%)
- 13kW system - 18,141 kWh (~311%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Berkeley Vale, 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 Berkeley Vale'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, Berkeley Vale 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 2261 area.
Berkeley Vale 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, Berkeley Vale solar power system owners can expect to save $1,529 per year.
Central Coast City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Central Coast City Council area.
It's important to check with Central Coast City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Berkeley Vale 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 Berkeley Vale
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Installing A Solar Battery In Berkeley Vale
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 Berkeley Vale home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Berkeley Vale 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 Berkeley Vale (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Berkeley Vale Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2261 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Central Coast City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Berkeley Vale 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 Kangy Angy (Ourimbah Creek) , coordinates 33°19'55" S 151°22'60" E, around 4.6 km from the centre of Berkeley Vale.