Solar Power Information - Katoomba, NSW, 2780
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Katoomba home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Katoomba and the 2780 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2780 Solar Power Statistics
In Katoomba's postcode area (2780), more than 2,038 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,801 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 12,447, this works out to 948 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,334 dwellings in the 2780 area, so that calculates out at 28 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 43,733 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,733 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Katoomba and 2780 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,427,261 of energy at retail prices a year!
Katoomba solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2780 region avoiding 13,089 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Katoomba?
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Solar Energy Resources In Katoomba
Katoomba 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 2780 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 Katoomba 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 Katoomba 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 Katoomba, 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 Katoomba'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, Katoomba 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 2780 area.
Katoomba 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, Katoomba solar power system owners can expect to save $1,482 per year.
Blue Mountains City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Blue Mountains City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels are installed to the front roof planes or if they are highly visible from the street. Other issues that may need approval include if the panels make intrusive change to significant roof fabric, the external conduits are not bundled and concealed by matching the colour of the external surfaces of the building or if the equipment is not installed to the rear, within the roof space or flush with the rear roof cladding and at the same pitch. Approval may be required if panels ar not of modest size and are prominent from the street or adjoining properties.
It's important to check with Blue Mountains City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Katoomba 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 Katoomba
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Katoomba. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Katoomba
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 Katoomba home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Katoomba 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 Katoomba (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Katoomba Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Katoomba NSW 2780 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2780 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Blue Mountains City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Katoomba 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 Katoomba (Murri St) , coordinates 33°42'44" S 150°18'31" E, around 337 metres from the centre of Katoomba.