Solar Power Information - Darbys Falls, NSW, 2793
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Darbys Falls home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Darbys Falls and the 2793 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2793 Solar Power Statistics
In Darbys Falls's postcode area (2793), more than 238 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,260 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 946, this works out to 1,331 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 549 dwellings in the 2793 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 5,196 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 325 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Darbys Falls and 2793 postcode area residents are collectively generating $644,771 of energy at retail prices a year!
Darbys Falls solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2793 region avoiding 1,555 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Darbys Falls?
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Solar Energy Resources In Darbys Falls
Darbys Falls experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.92 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 2793 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 Darbys Falls 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 Darbys Falls in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,528 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,034 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,057 kWh (~258%)
- 13kW system - 19,573 kWh (~335%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Darbys Falls, New South Wales 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 Darbys Falls's case, that is 33 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 New South Wales
As well as providing your home with electricity, Darbys Falls solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In NSW, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 2793 area.
Darbys Falls 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 5c, Darbys Falls solar power system owners can expect to save $1,650 per year.
Cowra Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Cowra Council area.
It's important to check with Cowra Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Darbys Falls should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In New South Wales
A series of steps must be completed in New South Wales 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 New South Wales.
Solar Panel Installers In Darbys Falls
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Installing A Solar Battery In Darbys Falls
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 Darbys Falls home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Darbys Falls 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 Darbys Falls (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Darbys Falls Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Darbys Falls NSW 2793 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2793 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Cowra Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Darbys Falls is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the New South Wales average of 0.82kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Wyangala Dam , coordinates 33°58'24" S 148°56'43" E, around 9.2 km from the centre of Darbys Falls.