Solar Power Information - Merotherie, NSW, 2852
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Merotherie home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Merotherie and the 2852 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2852 Solar Power Statistics
In Merotherie's postcode area (2852), more than 697 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,706 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,398, this works out to 1,385 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,560 dwellings in the 2852 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 20,164 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,260 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Merotherie and 2852 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,502,309 of energy at retail prices a year!
Merotherie solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2852 region avoiding 6,035 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Merotherie?
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Solar Energy Resources In Merotherie
Merotherie experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.11 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 2852 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 Merotherie 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 Merotherie in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,819 kWh (equivalent to ~134% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,383 kWh (~161%)
- 10kW system - 15,638 kWh (~268%)
- 13kW system - 20,329 kWh (~348%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Merotherie, 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 Merotherie's case, that is 32 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, Merotherie 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 2852 area.
Merotherie 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, Merotherie solar power system owners can expect to save $1,713 per year.
Mid-Western Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mid-Western Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Mid-Western Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Merotherie 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 Merotherie
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Installing A Solar Battery In Merotherie
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 Merotherie home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Merotherie 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 Merotherie (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Merotherie Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Merotherie NSW 2852 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2852 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Mid-Western Regional Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Merotherie 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 Leadville (Moreton Bay) , coordinates 32°4'45" S 149°36'18" E, around 4.9 km from the centre of Merotherie.