Solar Power Information - Emu Plains, NSW, 2750
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Emu Plains home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Emu Plains and the 2750 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2750 Solar Power Statistics
In Emu Plains's postcode area (2750), more than 5,385 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 38,326 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 46,088, this works out to 832 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 20,661 dwellings in the 2750 area, so that calculates out at 26 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 142,032 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 8,877 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Emu Plains and 2750 postcode area residents are collectively generating $17,626,144 of energy at retail prices a year!
Emu Plains solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2750 region avoiding 42,510 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Emu Plains?
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Solar Energy Resources In Emu Plains
Emu Plains experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.42 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 2750 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 Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,763 kWh (equivalent to ~116% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,116 kWh (~139%)
- 10kW system - 13,526 kWh (~232%)
- 13kW system - 17,584 kWh (~301%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Emu Plains, 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 Emu Plains's case, that is 33 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, Emu Plains 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 2750 area.
Emu Plains 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, Emu Plains solar power system owners can expect to save $1,482 per year.
Penrith City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Penrith City Council area. Circumstances where approval may be required are not clear, but may apply in special circumstances.
It's important to check with Penrith City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains
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Installing A Solar Battery In Emu Plains
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 Emu Plains home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Emu Plains Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Emu Plains NSW 2750 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2750 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Penrith City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains , coordinates 33°45'36" S 150°39'24" E, around 729 metres from the centre of Emu Plains.