Solar Power Information - Merah North, NSW, 2388
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Merah North home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Merah North and the 2388 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2388 Solar Power Statistics
In Merah North's postcode area (2388), more than 782 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,073 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 2,131, this works out to 1,911 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,042 dwellings in the 2388 area, so that calculates out at 75 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 18,508 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,157 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Merah North and 2388 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,296,814 of energy at retail prices a year!
Merah North solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2388 region avoiding 5,539 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Merah North?
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Solar Energy Resources In Merah North
Merah North experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.42 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 2388 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 Merah North 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 Merah North in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,293 kWh (equivalent to ~142% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,952 kWh (~170%)
- 10kW system - 16,587 kWh (~284%)
- 13kW system - 21,563 kWh (~369%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Merah North, 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 Merah North's case, that is 30 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, Merah North 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 2388 area.
Merah North 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, Merah North solar power system owners can expect to save $1,817 per year.
Narrabri Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Narrabri Council area.
It's important to check with Narrabri Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Merah North 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 Merah North
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Installing A Solar Battery In Merah North
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 Merah North home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Merah North 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 Merah North (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Merah North Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Merah North NSW 2388 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2388 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Narrabri Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Merah North 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 Wee Waa (Pendennis) , coordinates 30°7'7" S 149°19'24" E, around 10.8 km from the centre of Merah North.