Solar Power Information - Low Head, TAS, 7253
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Low Head home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Low Head and the 7253 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7253 Solar Power Statistics
In Low Head's postcode area (7253), more than 639 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,772 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 4,764, this works out to 792 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,459 dwellings in the 7253 area, so that calculates out at 26 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 13,252 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 828 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Low Head and 7253 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,402,761 of energy at retail prices a year!
Low Head solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7253 region avoiding 919 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Low Head?
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Solar Energy Resources In Low Head
Low Head experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.19 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 7253 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 Low Head 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 Low Head in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,411 kWh (equivalent to ~110% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,694 kWh (~132%)
- 10kW system - 12,823 kWh (~220%)
- 13kW system - 16,669 kWh (~285%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Low Head, Tasmania 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 Low Head's case, that is 41 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 Tasmania
As well as providing your home with electricity, Low Head solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In TAS, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 7253 area.
Low Head 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 8c, Low Head solar power system owners can expect to save $1,388 per year.
George Town Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the George Town Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the panel array size is more than 18 sq. mtr. for a residential building, if the installation requires major alterations or repairs to the building, or if the building's roof structure is not capable of taking the load of a solar array. All grid-tied systems must have a Georgetown Solar Interconnection approval inspection before the system may be turned on.
It's important to check with George Town Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Low Head should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Tasmania
A series of steps must be completed in Tasmania 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 Tasmania.
Solar Panel Installers In Low Head
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Installing A Solar Battery In Low Head
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 Low Head home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Low Head 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 Low Head (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Low Head Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Low Head TAS 7253 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7253 current as at April 30, 2024.
- George Town Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Low Head is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Tasmania average of 0.19kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Low Head (Comparison) , coordinates 41°3'24" S 146°47'18" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Low Head.