Solar Power Information - Sefton, NSW, 2162
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Sefton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Sefton and the 2162 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2162 Solar Power Statistics
In Sefton's postcode area (2162), more than 1,547 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 10,527 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 18,705, this works out to 563 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,184 dwellings in the 2162 area, so that calculates out at 25 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 39,984 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,499 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Sefton and 2162 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,961,975 of energy at retail prices a year!
Sefton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2162 region avoiding 11,967 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Sefton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Sefton
Sefton 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 2162 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 Sefton 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 Sefton 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 Sefton, 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 Sefton'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, Sefton 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 2162 area.
Sefton 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, Sefton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,519 per year.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the solar panels are installed in a heritage overlay, or if the solar panels are to be located on an external structure (not a dwelling). Note that some estates have special regulations on solar panel installations, so the body corporate will need to be consulted prior to installation.
It's important to check with Canterbury-Bankstown Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Sefton 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 Sefton
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Sefton. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Sefton
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 Sefton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Sefton 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 Sefton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Sefton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Sefton NSW 2162 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2162 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Sefton 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 Potts Hill Reservoir , coordinates 33°53'20" S 151°1'46" E, around 1.7 km from the centre of Sefton.