Solar Power Information - Erigolia, NSW, 2669

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Erigolia home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Erigolia and the 2669 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2669 Solar Power Statistics

In Erigolia's postcode area (2669), more than 313 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,154 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 1,341, this works out to 1,606 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 850 dwellings in the 2669 area, so that calculates out at 37 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 9,228 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 577 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Erigolia and 2669 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,145,224 of energy at retail prices a year!

Erigolia solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2669 region avoiding 2,762 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Erigolia?

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Solar Energy Resources In Erigolia

Erigolia experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.11 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 2669 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 Erigolia 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 Erigolia in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 7,819 kWh (equivalent to ~134% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 9,383 kWh (~161%)
  • 10kW system - 15,638 kWh (~268%)
  • 13kW system - 20,329 kWh (~348%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Erigolia, 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 Erigolia'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, Erigolia 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 2669 area.

Erigolia 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, Erigolia solar power system owners can expect to save $1,713 per year.

Carrathool Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Carrathool Council area.

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

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Installing A Solar Battery In Erigolia

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 Erigolia home will depend on various factors. 

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

Erigolia Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Erigolia NSW 2669 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2669 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Carrathool Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Erigolia 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 Rankins Springs , coordinates 33°50'48" S 146°14'59" E, around 9.6 km from the centre of Erigolia.

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