Solar Power Information - Lavington, NSW, 2641

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lavington home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lavington and the 2641 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2641 Solar Power Statistics

In Lavington's postcode area (2641), more than 2,733 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 16,738 kW as at September 30, 2024.

Given a population of 15,427, this works out to 1,085 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,314 dwellings in the 2641 area, so that calculates out at 37 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 67,503 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,219 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Lavington and 2641 postcode area residents are collectively generating $8,377,136 of energy at retail prices a year!

Lavington solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2641 region avoiding 20,204 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Lavington?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 296 households in Lavington and 416 households across the 2641 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 Lavington and 2641 area. Or continue reading for more useful information.

Solar Energy Resources In Lavington

Lavington experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.81 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 2641 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 Lavington 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 Lavington in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

• 5kW system - 7,360 kWh (equivalent to ~126% of annual electricity consumption)
• 6kW system - 8,832 kWh (~151%)
• 10kW system - 14,720 kWh (~252%)
• 13kW system - 19,136 kWh (~328%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Lavington, 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 Lavington's case, that is 36 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, Lavington 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 2641 area.

Lavington 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, Lavington solar power system owners can expect to save $1,613 per year.

Albury City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Albury City Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include if the system is installed on a Local Heritage listed property and the solar panels are positioned so they are visible to a person standing at any point at ground level in a public street. Approval is also required if the land is not a prescribed residential zone and the system is attached to a wall or roof facing the primary road, or if the system has the capacity exceeding 10kW. A system that will protrude more than 0.5m from any building to which it is attached will also require approval.

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

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

Installing A Solar Battery In Lavington

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 Lavington home will depend on various factors. 

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

Lavington Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Lavington NSW 2641 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2641 current as at September 30, 2024.
• Albury City Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in Lavington 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 Albury Airport Aws , coordinates 36°4'8" S 146°57'3" E, around 2.6 km from the centre of Lavington.