Solar Power Information - Macquarie Plains, TAS, 7140
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Macquarie Plains home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Macquarie Plains and the 7140 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7140 Solar Power Statistics
In Macquarie Plains's postcode area (7140), more than 1,093 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 6,351 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 11,086, this works out to 573 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,365 dwellings in the 7140 area, so that calculates out at 20 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 20,554 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,285 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Macquarie Plains and 7140 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,175,588 of energy at retail prices a year!
Macquarie Plains solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7140 region avoiding 1,425 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Macquarie Plains?
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Solar Energy Resources In Macquarie Plains
Macquarie Plains experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.86 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 7140 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 Macquarie Plains 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 Macquarie Plains in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,906 kWh (equivalent to ~101% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,088 kWh (~121%)
- 10kW system - 11,813 kWh (~202%)
- 13kW system - 15,356 kWh (~263%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Macquarie Plains, 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 Macquarie Plains's case, that is 42 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, Macquarie Plains 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 7140 area.
Macquarie Plains 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, Macquarie Plains solar power system owners can expect to save $1,279 per year.
Derwent Valley Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Derwent Valley Council area.
It's important to check with Derwent Valley Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Macquarie Plains 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 Macquarie Plains
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Macquarie Plains. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Macquarie Plains
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 Macquarie Plains home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Macquarie Plains 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 Macquarie Plains (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Macquarie Plains Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Macquarie Plains TAS 7140 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7140 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Derwent Valley Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Macquarie Plains 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 Macquarie Plains (Derwent River) , coordinates 42°42'30" S 146°54'35" E, around 251 metres from the centre of Macquarie Plains.