Solar Power Information - Jacky Bulbin Flat, NSW, 2463
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Jacky Bulbin Flat home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Jacky Bulbin Flat and the 2463 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2463 Solar Power Statistics
In Jacky Bulbin Flat's postcode area (2463), more than 2,122 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 12,594 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 7,635, this works out to 1,650 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,583 dwellings in the 2463 area, so that calculates out at 59 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 53,430 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,339 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Jacky Bulbin Flat and 2463 postcode area residents are collectively generating $6,630,723 of energy at retail prices a year!
Jacky Bulbin Flat solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2463 region avoiding 15,992 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Jacky Bulbin Flat?
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Solar Energy Resources In Jacky Bulbin Flat
Jacky Bulbin Flat experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.06 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 2463 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 Jacky Bulbin Flat 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 Jacky Bulbin Flat in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,742 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,291 kWh (~159%)
- 10kW system - 15,485 kWh (~265%)
- 13kW system - 20,130 kWh (~345%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Jacky Bulbin Flat, 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 Jacky Bulbin Flat'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, Jacky Bulbin Flat 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 2463 area.
Jacky Bulbin Flat 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, Jacky Bulbin Flat solar power system owners can expect to save $1,697 per year.
Clarence Valley Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Clarence Valley Council area.
It's important to check with Clarence Valley Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Jacky Bulbin Flat 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 Jacky Bulbin Flat
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Installing A Solar Battery In Jacky Bulbin Flat
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 Jacky Bulbin Flat home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Jacky Bulbin Flat 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 Jacky Bulbin Flat (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Jacky Bulbin Flat Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Jacky Bulbin Flat NSW 2463 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2463 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Clarence Valley Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Jacky Bulbin Flat 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 Woombah (Emu Drive) , coordinates 29°21'26" S 153°17'13" E, around 11.7 km from the centre of Jacky Bulbin Flat.