Solar Power Information - Cambridge, TAS, 7170
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cambridge home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cambridge and the 7170 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7170 Solar Power Statistics
In Cambridge's postcode area (7170), more than 807 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 6,063 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 5,497, this works out to 1,103 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,045 dwellings in the 7170 area, so that calculates out at 39 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 19,620 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,226 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Cambridge and 7170 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,076,821 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cambridge solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7170 region avoiding 1,361 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cambridge?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cambridge
Cambridge experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.86 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 7170 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,906 kWh (equivalent to ~101% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,088 kWh (~121%)
- 10kW system - 11,813 kWh (~202%)
- 13kW system - 15,356 kWh (~263%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge's case, that is 42 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, Cambridge 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 7170 area.
Cambridge 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, Cambridge solar power system owners can expect to save $1,279 per year.
Clarence City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Clarence City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the system is larger than 6kW, if the solar panels are on tilt frames, if the panels will be closer than 200mm (20cm) to any roof edge, or they overhang a roof edge.
It's important to check with Clarence City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cambridge
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 Cambridge home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cambridge 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 Cambridge (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cambridge Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cambridge TAS 7170 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7170 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Clarence City Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cambridge 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 Mount Rumney (Mount Rumney Road) , coordinates 42°51'25" S 147°26'19" E, around 2.2 km from the centre of Cambridge.