Solar Power Information - Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Neutral Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Neutral Bay and the 2089 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2089 Solar Power Statistics
In Neutral Bay's postcode area (2089), more than 171 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,246 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 10,592, this works out to 118 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,257 dwellings in the 2089 area, so that calculates out at 3 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 4,786 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 299 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Neutral Bay and 2089 postcode area residents are collectively generating $593,932 of energy at retail prices a year!
Neutral Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2089 region avoiding 1,432 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Neutral Bay?
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Solar Energy Resources In Neutral Bay
Neutral Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.58 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 2089 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 Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,008 kWh (equivalent to ~120% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,410 kWh (~144%)
- 10kW system - 14,016 kWh (~240%)
- 13kW system - 18,221 kWh (~312%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Neutral Bay, 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 Neutral Bay's case, that is 33 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, Neutral Bay 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 2089 area.
Neutral Bay 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, Neutral Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $1,536 per year.
North Sydney Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the North Sydney Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels will be installed in a heritage conservation area and panels are attached to a wall or roof facing a primary road, trees will be removed or substantially trimmed, or the system\'s capacity is more than 10kW in a residential zone.
It's important to check with North Sydney Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Neutral Bay. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Neutral Bay
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 Neutral Bay home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Neutral Bay Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Neutral Bay NSW 2089 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2089 current as at October 31, 2024.
- North Sydney Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Neutral Bay 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 Mosman (Bapaume Road) , coordinates 33°49'10" S 151°14'34" E, around 2.4 km from the centre of Neutral Bay.