Solar Power Information - Bogong Peaks Wilderness, NSW, 2720
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bogong Peaks Wilderness home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bogong Peaks Wilderness and the 2720 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2720 Solar Power Statistics
In Bogong Peaks Wilderness's postcode area (2720), more than 1,658 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 9,965 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 7,627, this works out to 1,306 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,651 dwellings in the 2720 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 38,264 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,391 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Bogong Peaks Wilderness and 2720 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,748,542 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bogong Peaks Wilderness solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2720 region avoiding 11,452 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bogong Peaks Wilderness?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bogong Peaks Wilderness
Bogong Peaks Wilderness experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.58 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 2720 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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,008 kWh (equivalent to ~120% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,410 kWh (~144%)
- 10kW system - 14,016 kWh (~240%)
- 13kW system - 18,221 kWh (~312%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bogong Peaks Wilderness, 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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness'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, Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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 2720 area.
Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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, Bogong Peaks Wilderness solar power system owners can expect to save $1,536 per year.
Snowy Valleys Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Snowy Valleys Council area.
It's important to check with Snowy Valleys Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bogong Peaks Wilderness
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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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 Bogong Peaks Wilderness (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bogong Peaks Wilderness Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bogong Peaks Wilderness NSW 2720 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2720 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Snowy Valleys Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bogong Peaks Wilderness 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 Jounama State Forest , coordinates 35°36'0" S 148°27'0" E, around 8.7 km from the centre of Bogong Peaks Wilderness.