Solar Power Information - Cobargo, NSW, 2550
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cobargo home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cobargo and the 2550 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2550 Solar Power Statistics
In Cobargo's postcode area (2550), more than 4,016 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 20,287 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 15,568, this works out to 1,303 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,615 dwellings in the 2550 area, so that calculates out at 53 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 72,798 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,550 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Cobargo and 2550 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,034,215 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cobargo solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2550 region avoiding 21,788 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cobargo?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cobargo
Cobargo experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.28 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 2550 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 Cobargo 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 Cobargo in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,549 kWh (equivalent to ~112% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,859 kWh (~135%)
- 10kW system - 13,098 kWh (~224%)
- 13kW system - 17,027 kWh (~292%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cobargo, 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 Cobargo's case, that is 36 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, Cobargo 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 2550 area.
Cobargo 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, Cobargo solar power system owners can expect to save $1,435 per year.
Bega Valley Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Bega Valley Council area.
It's important to check with Bega Valley Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cobargo 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 Cobargo
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cobargo
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 Cobargo home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cobargo 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 Cobargo (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cobargo Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cobargo NSW 2550 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2550 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Bega Valley Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cobargo 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 Cobargo Post Office , coordinates 36°23'17" S 149°53'17" E, around 52 metres from the centre of Cobargo.