Solar Power Information - Nimbin, NSW, 2480
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Nimbin home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Nimbin and the 2480 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2480 Solar Power Statistics
In Nimbin's postcode area (2480), more than 11,820 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 66,778 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 42,048, this works out to 1,588 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 19,091 dwellings in the 2480 area, so that calculates out at 62 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 267,627 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 16,727 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Nimbin and 2480 postcode area residents are collectively generating $33,212,471 of energy at retail prices a year!
Nimbin solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2480 region avoiding 80,101 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Nimbin?
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Solar Energy Resources In Nimbin
Nimbin experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.78 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 2480 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 Nimbin 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 Nimbin in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,314 kWh (equivalent to ~125% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,777 kWh (~150%)
- 10kW system - 14,628 kWh (~250%)
- 13kW system - 19,016 kWh (~326%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Nimbin, 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 Nimbin's case, that is 28 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, Nimbin 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 2480 area.
Nimbin 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, Nimbin solar power system owners can expect to save $1,603 per year.
Lismore City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Lismore City Council area.
It's important to check with Lismore City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Nimbin 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 Nimbin
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Installing A Solar Battery In Nimbin
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 Nimbin home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Nimbin 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 Nimbin (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Nimbin Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Nimbin NSW 2480 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2480 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Lismore City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Nimbin 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 Nimbin Post Office , coordinates 28°35'48" S 153°13'24" E, around 43 metres from the centre of Nimbin.