Solar Power Information - Soldiers Point, NSW, 2317
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Soldiers Point home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Soldiers Point and the 2317 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2317 Solar Power Statistics
In Soldiers Point's postcode area (2317), more than 1,209 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 7,549 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 6,109, this works out to 1,236 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,496 dwellings in the 2317 area, so that calculates out at 35 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 29,559 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,847 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Soldiers Point and 2317 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,668,244 of energy at retail prices a year!
Soldiers Point solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2317 region avoiding 8,847 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Soldiers Point?
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Solar Energy Resources In Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.67 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 2317 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 Soldiers Point 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 Soldiers Point in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,146 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,575 kWh (~147%)
- 10kW system - 14,291 kWh (~245%)
- 13kW system - 18,579 kWh (~318%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Soldiers Point, 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 Soldiers Point's case, that is 32 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, Soldiers Point 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 2317 area.
Soldiers Point 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, Soldiers Point solar power system owners can expect to save $1,566 per year.
Port Stephens Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Port Stephens Council area.
It's important to check with Port Stephens Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Soldiers Point 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 Soldiers Point
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Installing A Solar Battery In Soldiers Point
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 Soldiers Point home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Soldiers Point 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 Soldiers Point (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Soldiers Point Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Soldiers Point NSW 2317 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2317 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Port Stephens Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Soldiers Point 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 Salamander Bay (Randall Drive) , coordinates 32°43'15" S 152°4'42" E, around 1.7 km from the centre of Soldiers Point.