Solar Power Information - Zeehan, TAS, 7469
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Zeehan home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Zeehan and the 7469 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7469 Solar Power Statistics
In Zeehan's postcode area (7469), more than 71 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 390 kW as at August 31, 2024.
Given a population of 678, this works out to 576 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,028 watts Australian average. There are approximately 578 dwellings in the 7469 area, so that calculates out at 12 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 1,155 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 72 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Zeehan and 7469 postcode area residents are collectively generating $122,268 of energy at retail prices a year!
Zeehan solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7469 region avoiding 80 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Zeehan?
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Solar Energy Resources In Zeehan
Zeehan experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.53 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 7469 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 Zeehan 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 Zeehan in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,401 kWh (equivalent to ~92% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 6,482 kWh (~111%)
- 10kW system - 10,803 kWh (~185%)
- 13kW system - 14,044 kWh (~240%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Zeehan, 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 Zeehan'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, Zeehan 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 7469 area.
Zeehan 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, Zeehan solar power system owners can expect to save $1,169 per year.
West Coast Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the West Coast Council area.
It's important to check with West Coast Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Zeehan 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 Zeehan
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Installing A Solar Battery In Zeehan
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 Zeehan home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Zeehan 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 Zeehan (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Zeehan Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Zeehan TAS 7469 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7469 current as at August 31, 2024.
- West Coast Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Zeehan 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 Zeehan (West Coast Pioneers Museum) , coordinates 41°52'56" S 145°20'9" E, around 87 metres from the centre of Zeehan.