Solar Power Information - Rose Bay, NSW, 2029

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Rose Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Rose Bay and the 2029 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2029 Solar Power Statistics

In Rose Bay's postcode area (2029), more than 311 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,351 kW as at October 31, 2024.

Given a population of 9,166, this works out to 256 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,520 dwellings in the 2029 area, so that calculates out at 7 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 8,750 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 547 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Rose Bay and 2029 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,085,918 of energy at retail prices a year!

Rose Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2029 region avoiding 2,619 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Rose Bay?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 135 households in Rose Bay and 140 households across the 2029 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Solar Energy Resources In Rose Bay

Rose Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.44 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 2029 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 Rose 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 Rose Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 6,794 kWh (equivalent to ~116% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,153 kWh (~140%)
  • 10kW system - 13,588 kWh (~233%)
  • 13kW system - 17,664 kWh (~302%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Rose 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 Rose 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, Rose 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 2029 area.

Rose 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, Rose Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $1,489 per year.

Woollahra Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Woollahra Council area.

It's important to check with Woollahra Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Rose 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 Rose Bay

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Rose Bay. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Rose 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 Rose Bay home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Rose 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 Rose Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Rose Bay Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Rose Bay NSW 2029 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2029 current as at October 31, 2024.
  • Woollahra Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Rose 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 Dover Heights (Portland St) , coordinates 33°52'17" S 151°16'46" E, around 1 km from the centre of Rose Bay.

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