Solar Power Information - Far Meadow, NSW, 2535
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Far Meadow home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Far Meadow and the 2535 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2535 Solar Power Statistics
In Far Meadow's postcode area (2535), more than 1,884 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,805 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 7,487, this works out to 1,577 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,872 dwellings in the 2535 area, so that calculates out at 49 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 42,361 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,648 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Far Meadow and 2535 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,257,043 of energy at retail prices a year!
Far Meadow solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2535 region avoiding 12,679 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Far Meadow?
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Solar Energy Resources In Far Meadow
Far Meadow 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 2535 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 Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow, 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 Far Meadow's case, that is 34 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, Far Meadow 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 2535 area.
Far Meadow 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, Far Meadow solar power system owners can expect to save $1,435 per year.
Shoalhaven City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Shoalhaven City Council area.
It's important to check with Shoalhaven City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow
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Installing A Solar Battery In Far Meadow
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 Far Meadow home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Far Meadow Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Far Meadow NSW 2535 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2535 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Shoalhaven City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Far Meadow 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 Berry Masonic Village , coordinates 34°46'52" S 150°41'30" E, around 5.3 km from the centre of Far Meadow.