Solar Power Information - Tayene, TAS, 7259

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Tayene home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Tayene and the 7259 postcode area in Tasmania.

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Postcode 7259 Solar Power Statistics

In Tayene's postcode area (7259), more than 68 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 350 kW as at October 31, 2024.

Given a population of 462, this works out to 757 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 207 dwellings in the 7259 area, so that calculates out at 33 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 1,141 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 71 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Tayene and 7259 postcode area residents are collectively generating $120,794 of energy at retail prices a year!

Tayene solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7259 region avoiding 79 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Tayene?

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Solar Energy Resources In Tayene

Tayene experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.89 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 7259 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 Tayene 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 Tayene in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 5,952 kWh (equivalent to ~102% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 7,143 kWh (~122%)
  • 10kW system - 11,904 kWh (~204%)
  • 13kW system - 15,476 kWh (~265%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Tayene, Tasmania 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 Tayene's case, that is 41 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 Tasmania

As well as providing your home with electricity, Tayene solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In TAS, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 7259 area.

Tayene 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 8c, Tayene solar power system owners can expect to save $1,289 per year.

Launceston City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Launceston City Council area. However, if your property is heritage listed you may be required to obtain approval from the Tasmanian Heritage Council before proceeding.

It's important to check with Launceston City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Tayene should visit this page.

Network Grid Connection Requirements In Tasmania

A series of steps must be completed in Tasmania 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 Tasmania.

Solar Panel Installers In Tayene

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Installing A Solar Battery In Tayene

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 Tayene home will depend on various factors. 

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

Tayene Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Tayene TAS 7259 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7259 current as at October 31, 2024.
  • Launceston City Council - Tasmania

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Tayene is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
  • Carbon intensity based on the Tasmania average of 0.19kg per kilowatt-hour.

Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Mount Barrow (South Barrow) , coordinates 41°23'30" S 147°25'27" E, around 4.6 km from the centre of Tayene.

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