Solar Power Information - Cremorne, TAS, 7024

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cremorne home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cremorne and the 7024 postcode area in Tasmania.

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Postcode 7024 Solar Power Statistics

In Cremorne's postcode area (7024), more than 83 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 346 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 537, this works out to 645 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 247 dwellings in the 7024 area, so that calculates out at 34 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 1,121 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 70 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Cremorne and 7024 postcode area residents are collectively generating $118,654 of energy at retail prices a year!

Cremorne solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7024 region avoiding 78 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Cremorne?

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Solar Energy Resources In Cremorne

Cremorne experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.86 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 7024 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 Cremorne 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 Cremorne in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 5,906 kWh (equivalent to ~101% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 7,088 kWh (~121%)
  • 10kW system - 11,813 kWh (~202%)
  • 13kW system - 15,356 kWh (~263%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Cremorne, 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 Cremorne'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, Cremorne 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 7024 area.

Cremorne 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, Cremorne solar power system owners can expect to save $1,279 per year.

Clarence City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Clarence City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the system is larger than 6kW, if the solar panels are on tilt frames, if the panels will be closer than 200mm (20cm) to any roof edge, or they overhang a roof edge.

It's important to check with Clarence City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cremorne 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 Cremorne

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Cremorne. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Cremorne

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 Cremorne home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cremorne 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 Cremorne (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Cremorne Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Cremorne TAS 7024 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7024 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Clarence City Council - Tasmania

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Cremorne 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 Clifton Beach (Clifton Beach Road) , coordinates 42°58'6" S 147°30'29" E, around 2.4 km from the centre of Cremorne.

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