Solar Power Information - Chain Of Lagoons, TAS, 7215
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Chain Of Lagoons home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Chain Of Lagoons and the 7215 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7215 Solar Power Statistics
In Chain Of Lagoons's postcode area (7215), more than 762 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,987 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,477, this works out to 1,147 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,964 dwellings in the 7215 area, so that calculates out at 26 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 13,171 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 823 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Chain Of Lagoons and 7215 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,394,196 of energy at retail prices a year!
Chain Of Lagoons solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7215 region avoiding 913 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Chain Of Lagoons?
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Solar Energy Resources In Chain Of Lagoons
Chain Of Lagoons 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 7215 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 Chain Of Lagoons 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 Chain Of Lagoons 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 Chain Of Lagoons, 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 Chain Of Lagoons'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, Chain Of Lagoons 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 7215 area.
Chain Of Lagoons 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, Chain Of Lagoons solar power system owners can expect to save $1,305 per year.
Break O'Day Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Break O'Day Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the property is heritage listed, if the system is larger than 6kW, if the panels are on tilt frames or 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 Break O'Day Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Chain Of Lagoons 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 Chain Of Lagoons
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Chain Of Lagoons. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Chain Of Lagoons
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 Chain Of Lagoons home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Chain Of Lagoons 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 Chain Of Lagoons (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Chain Of Lagoons Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Chain Of Lagoons TAS 7215 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7215 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Break O'Day Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Chain Of Lagoons 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 Chain Of Lagoons , coordinates 41°40'16" S 148°17'3" E, around 684 metres from the centre of Chain Of Lagoons.