Solar Power Information - Cherry Tree Hill, NSW, 2360
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cherry Tree Hill home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cherry Tree Hill and the 2360 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2360 Solar Power Statistics
In Cherry Tree Hill's postcode area (2360), more than 2,836 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 17,965 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 13,263, this works out to 1,354 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,133 dwellings in the 2360 area, so that calculates out at 46 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 79,979 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,999 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Cherry Tree Hill and 2360 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,925,436 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cherry Tree Hill solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2360 region avoiding 23,938 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cherry Tree Hill?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cherry Tree Hill
Cherry Tree Hill experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.31 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 2360 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 Cherry Tree Hill 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 Cherry Tree Hill in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,125 kWh (equivalent to ~139% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,750 kWh (~167%)
- 10kW system - 16,250 kWh (~278%)
- 13kW system - 21,125 kWh (~362%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cherry Tree Hill, 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 Cherry Tree Hill's case, that is 29 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, Cherry Tree Hill 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 2360 area.
Cherry Tree Hill 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, Cherry Tree Hill solar power system owners can expect to save $1,780 per year.
Inverell Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Inverell Council area.
It's important to check with Inverell Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cherry Tree Hill 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 Cherry Tree Hill
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cherry Tree Hill
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 Cherry Tree Hill home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cherry Tree Hill 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 Cherry Tree Hill (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cherry Tree Hill Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cherry Tree Hill NSW 2360 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2360 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Inverell Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cherry Tree Hill 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 Cherry Tree Hill (Kulki) , coordinates 29°31'12" S 150°57'47" E, around 6.3 km from the centre of Cherry Tree Hill.