Solar Power Information - Wallabi Point, NSW, 2430
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wallabi Point home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wallabi Point and the 2430 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2430 Solar Power Statistics
In Wallabi Point's postcode area (2430), more than 7,584 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 43,795 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 33,732, this works out to 1,298 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 15,936 dwellings in the 2430 area, so that calculates out at 48 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 176,619 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 11,039 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Wallabi Point and 2430 postcode area residents are collectively generating $21,918,437 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wallabi Point solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2430 region avoiding 52,862 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wallabi Point?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wallabi Point
Wallabi Point experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.81 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 2430 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 Wallabi 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 Wallabi Point in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,360 kWh (equivalent to ~126% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,832 kWh (~151%)
- 10kW system - 14,720 kWh (~252%)
- 13kW system - 19,136 kWh (~328%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wallabi 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 Wallabi Point's case, that is 31 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, Wallabi 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 2430 area.
Wallabi 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, Wallabi Point solar power system owners can expect to save $1,613 per year.
Mid-Coast Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mid-Coast Council area.
It's important to check with Mid-Coast Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wallabi 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 Wallabi Point
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Installing A Solar Battery In Wallabi 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 Wallabi Point home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wallabi 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 Wallabi Point (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wallabi Point Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wallabi Point NSW 2430 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2430 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Mid-Coast Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wallabi 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 Old Bar (Eucalypt Close) , coordinates 31°57'46" S 152°35'16" E, around 4.1 km from the centre of Wallabi Point.