Solar Power Information - Yarra Creek, TAS, 7256
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Yarra Creek home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Yarra Creek and the 7256 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7256 Solar Power Statistics
In Yarra Creek's postcode area (7256), more than 321 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,458 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 1,341, this works out to 1,833 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 816 dwellings in the 7256 area, so that calculates out at 39 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 8,244 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 515 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Yarra Creek and 7256 postcode area residents are collectively generating $872,670 of energy at retail prices a year!
Yarra Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7256 region avoiding 572 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Yarra Creek?
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Solar Energy Resources In Yarra Creek
Yarra Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4 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 7256 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 Yarra Creek 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 Yarra Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,121 kWh (equivalent to ~105% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,345 kWh (~126%)
- 10kW system - 12,241 kWh (~210%)
- 13kW system - 15,913 kWh (~272%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Yarra Creek, 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 Yarra Creek's case, that is 39 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, Yarra Creek 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 7256 area.
Yarra Creek 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, Yarra Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $1,325 per year.
King Island Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the King Island Council area.
It's important to check with King Island Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Yarra Creek 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 Yarra Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Yarra Creek
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 Yarra Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Yarra Creek 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 Yarra Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Yarra Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Yarra Creek TAS 7256 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7256 current as at September 30, 2024.
- King Island Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Yarra Creek 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 City Of Melbourne Bay , coordinates 40°0'33" S 144°6'40" E, around 2.5 km from the centre of Yarra Creek.