Solar Power Information - Dark Corner, NSW, 2795
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Dark Corner home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Dark Corner and the 2795 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2795 Solar Power Statistics
In Dark Corner's postcode area (2795), more than 7,699 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 54,747 kW as at March 31, 2025.
Given a population of 40,529, this works out to 1,351 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,105 watts Australian average. There are approximately 18,040 dwellings in the 2795 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 40.
Based on a conservative average of 212,982 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 13,311 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Dark Corner and 2795 postcode area residents are collectively generating $26,431,088 of energy at retail prices a year!
Dark Corner solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2795 region avoiding 63,746 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Dark Corner?
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Solar Energy Resources In Dark Corner
Dark Corner experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.64 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 2795 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 Dark Corner 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 Dark Corner in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,100 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,520 kWh (~146%)
- 10kW system - 14,200 kWh (~243%)
- 13kW system - 18,460 kWh (~316%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Dark Corner, 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 Dark Corner'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, Dark Corner 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 2795 area.
Dark Corner 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, Dark Corner solar power system owners can expect to save $1,556 per year.
Lithgow City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Lithgow City Council area.
It's important to check with Lithgow City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Dark Corner 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 Dark Corner
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Installing A Solar Battery In Dark Corner
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 Dark Corner home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Dark Corner 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 Dark Corner (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Dark Corner Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Dark Corner NSW 2795 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2795 current as at March 31, 2025.
- Lithgow City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Dark Corner 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 Sunny Corner (Snow Line) , coordinates 33°23'41" S 149°54'6" E, around 10 km from the centre of Dark Corner.