Solar Power Information - Russell Lea, NSW, 2046
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Russell Lea home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Russell Lea and the 2046 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2046 Solar Power Statistics
In Russell Lea's postcode area (2046), more than 1,368 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 9,458 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 26,139, this works out to 362 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,527 dwellings in the 2046 area, so that calculates out at 12 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 35,921 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,245 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Russell Lea and 2046 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,457,767 of energy at retail prices a year!
Russell Lea solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2046 region avoiding 10,751 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Russell Lea?
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Solar Energy Resources In Russell Lea
Russell Lea experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.53 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 2046 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 Russell Lea 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 Russell Lea in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,932 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,318 kWh (~142%)
- 10kW system - 13,863 kWh (~237%)
- 13kW system - 18,022 kWh (~309%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Russell Lea, 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 Russell Lea'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, Russell Lea 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 2046 area.
Russell Lea 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, Russell Lea solar power system owners can expect to save $1,519 per year.
Canada Bay Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Canada Bay Council area. Circumstance where an approval is required include where the installation will occur in a Heritage conservation area.
It's important to check with Canada Bay Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Russell Lea 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 Russell Lea
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Installing A Solar Battery In Russell Lea
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 Russell Lea home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Russell Lea 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 Russell Lea (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Russell Lea Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Russell Lea NSW 2046 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2046 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Canada Bay Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Russell Lea 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 Abbotsford (Blackwall Point Rd) , coordinates 33°51'3" S 151°7'46" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Russell Lea.