Solar Power Information - Cape Raoul, TAS, 7184
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cape Raoul home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cape Raoul and the 7184 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7184 Solar Power Statistics
In Cape Raoul's postcode area (7184), more than 149 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 743 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 759, this works out to 980 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 906 dwellings in the 7184 area, so that calculates out at 16 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 2,300 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 144 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Cape Raoul and 7184 postcode area residents are collectively generating $243,471 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cape Raoul solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7184 region avoiding 160 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cape Raoul?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cape Raoul
Cape Raoul experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.69 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 7184 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 Cape Raoul 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 Cape Raoul in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,646 kWh (equivalent to ~97% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 6,775 kWh (~116%)
- 10kW system - 11,292 kWh (~193%)
- 13kW system - 14,680 kWh (~251%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cape Raoul, 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 Cape Raoul's case, that is 43 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, Cape Raoul 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 7184 area.
Cape Raoul 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, Cape Raoul solar power system owners can expect to save $1,222 per year.
Tasman Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Tasman Council area.
It's important to check with Tasman Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cape Raoul 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 Cape Raoul
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cape Raoul
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 Cape Raoul home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cape Raoul 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 Cape Raoul (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cape Raoul Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cape Raoul TAS 7184 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7184 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Tasman Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cape Raoul 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 Port Arthur (Palmers Lookout) , coordinates 43°9'50" S 147°49'60" E, around 7 km from the centre of Cape Raoul.