Solar Power Information - Lake Macquarie, NSW, 2280
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lake Macquarie home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lake Macquarie and the 2280 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2280 Solar Power Statistics
In Lake Macquarie's postcode area (2280), more than 4,265 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 25,546 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 26,006, this works out to 982 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,094 dwellings in the 2280 area, so that calculates out at 38 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 101,095 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 6,318 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Lake Macquarie and 2280 postcode area residents are collectively generating $12,545,929 of energy at retail prices a year!
Lake Macquarie solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2280 region avoiding 30,258 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Lake Macquarie?
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Solar Energy Resources In Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.72 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 2280 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 Lake Macquarie 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 Lake Macquarie in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,222 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,667 kWh (~148%)
- 10kW system - 14,444 kWh (~247%)
- 13kW system - 18,778 kWh (~322%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Lake Macquarie, 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 Lake Macquarie'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, Lake Macquarie 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 2280 area.
Lake Macquarie 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, Lake Macquarie solar power system owners can expect to save $1,583 per year.
Lake Macquarie City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Lake Macquarie City Council area.
It's important to check with Lake Macquarie City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Lake Macquarie 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 Lake Macquarie
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Installing A Solar Battery In Lake Macquarie
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 Lake Macquarie home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Lake Macquarie 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 Lake Macquarie (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Lake Macquarie Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Lake Macquarie NSW 2280 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2280 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Lake Macquarie City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Lake Macquarie 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 Belmont Wwtp , coordinates 33°2'47" S 151°40'10" E, around 2.6 km from the centre of Lake Macquarie.