Solar Power Information - Tyndale, NSW, 2460
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Tyndale home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Tyndale and the 2460 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2460 Solar Power Statistics
In Tyndale's postcode area (2460), more than 6,781 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 41,133 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 27,574, this works out to 1,492 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 12,595 dwellings in the 2460 area, so that calculates out at 54 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 172,434 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 10,777 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Tyndale and 2460 postcode area residents are collectively generating $21,399,056 of energy at retail prices a year!
Tyndale solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2460 region avoiding 51,609 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Tyndale?
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Solar Energy Resources In Tyndale
Tyndale experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5 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 2460 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 Tyndale 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 Tyndale in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,651 kWh (equivalent to ~131% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,181 kWh (~157%)
- 10kW system - 15,301 kWh (~262%)
- 13kW system - 19,892 kWh (~341%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Tyndale, 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 Tyndale's case, that is 29 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, Tyndale 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 2460 area.
Tyndale 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, Tyndale solar power system owners can expect to save $1,676 per year.
Clarence Valley Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Clarence Valley Council area.
It's important to check with Clarence Valley Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Tyndale 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 Tyndale
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Installing A Solar Battery In Tyndale
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 Tyndale home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Tyndale 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 Tyndale (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Tyndale Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Tyndale NSW 2460 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2460 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Clarence Valley Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Tyndale 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 Maclean (South Arm) , coordinates 29°32'16" S 153°9'57" E, around 3.1 km from the centre of Tyndale.