Solar Power Information - Jeogla, NSW, 2350

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Jeogla home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Jeogla and the 2350 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2350 Solar Power Statistics

In Jeogla's postcode area (2350), more than 4,473 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 28,220 kW as at September 30, 2024.

Given a population of 23,175, this works out to 1,218 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,039 dwellings in the 2350 area, so that calculates out at 41 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 114,991 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 7,187 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Jeogla and 2350 postcode area residents are collectively generating $14,270,351 of energy at retail prices a year!

Jeogla solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2350 region avoiding 34,417 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Jeogla?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 1 households in Jeogla and 954 households across the 2350 postcode area in New South Wales.

You can join them! To get started, simply click the button below and we'll match you to up to 3 pre-vetted NSW accredited installers we trust who service the Jeogla and 2350 area. Or continue reading for more useful information.

Solar Energy Resources In Jeogla

Jeogla experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 2350 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 Jeogla 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 Jeogla in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

• 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
• 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
• 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
• 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Jeogla, 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 Jeogla's case, that is 30 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, Jeogla 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 2350 area.

Jeogla 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, Jeogla solar power system owners can expect to save $1,629 per year.

Armidale Regional Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Armidale Regional Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include where the installation will impact the structural integrity of, or involve structural alterations to the building, or is not in a prescribed residential zone, or if the system protrudes more than 1.5m from the building, or if the system is greater than 10kW capacity. Approval will also be required if the land contains a State or local heritage item or is in a heritage conservation area if the system is attached to any wall or roof of a building facing a primary road and the system protrudes more than 0.5m from any building to which it is attached

It's important to check with Armidale Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Jeogla 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 Jeogla

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Jeogla. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Jeogla

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 Jeogla home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Jeogla 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 Jeogla (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Jeogla Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Jeogla NSW 2350 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2350 current as at September 30, 2024.
• Armidale Regional Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in Jeogla 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 Jeogla Station , coordinates 30°34'39" S 152°6'36" E, around 619 metres from the centre of Jeogla.