Solar Power Information - West Hobart, TAS, 7000
If you're considering installing solar panels for your West Hobart home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for West Hobart and the 7000 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7000 Solar Power Statistics
In West Hobart's postcode area (7000), more than 1,037 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 6,832 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 13,674, this works out to 500 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,821 dwellings in the 7000 area, so that calculates out at 15 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 21,023 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,314 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; West Hobart and 7000 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,225,320 of energy at retail prices a year!
West Hobart solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7000 region avoiding 1,458 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In West Hobart?
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Solar Energy Resources In West Hobart
West Hobart experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.67 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 7000 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 West Hobart 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 West Hobart in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,616 kWh (equivalent to ~96% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 6,739 kWh (~115%)
- 10kW system - 11,231 kWh (~192%)
- 13kW system - 14,601 kWh (~250%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in West Hobart, 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 West Hobart's case, that is 42 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, West Hobart 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 7000 area.
West Hobart 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, West Hobart solar power system owners can expect to save $1,216 per year.
Hobart City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Hobart City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the property is heritage listed, the system is larger than 6kW, the panels are on tilt frames or the panels will be closer than 200mm (20cm) to any roof edge, or they overhang a roof edge.
It's important to check with Hobart City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in West Hobart 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 West Hobart
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing West Hobart. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In West Hobart
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 West Hobart home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to West Hobart 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 West Hobart (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
West Hobart Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in West Hobart TAS 7000 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7000 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Hobart City Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in West Hobart 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 Hobart (Ellerslie Road) , coordinates 42°53'23" S 147°19'40" E, around 1.2 km from the centre of West Hobart.