Solar Power Information - Birchs Bay, TAS, 7162
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Birchs Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Birchs Bay and the 7162 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7162 Solar Power Statistics
In Birchs Bay's postcode area (7162), more than 123 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 617 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 619, this works out to 996 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 280 dwellings in the 7162 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 1,866 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 117 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Birchs Bay and 7162 postcode area residents are collectively generating $197,558 of energy at retail prices a year!
Birchs Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7162 region avoiding 129 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Birchs Bay?
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Solar Energy Resources In Birchs Bay
Birchs Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.61 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 7162 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 Birchs Bay 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 Birchs Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 5,524 kWh (equivalent to ~95% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 6,629 kWh (~114%)
- 10kW system - 11,048 kWh (~189%)
- 13kW system - 14,362 kWh (~246%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Birchs Bay, 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 Birchs Bay's case, that is 43 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, Birchs Bay 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 7162 area.
Birchs Bay 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, Birchs Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $1,196 per year.
Kingborough Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kingborough Council area.
It's important to check with Kingborough Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Birchs Bay 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 Birchs Bay
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Installing A Solar Battery In Birchs Bay
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 Birchs Bay home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Birchs Bay 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 Birchs Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Birchs Bay Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Birchs Bay TAS 7162 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7162 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Kingborough Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Birchs Bay 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 Woodbridge , coordinates 43°9'17" S 147°14'19" E, around 2.5 km from the centre of Birchs Bay.