Solar Power Information - Fullerton Cove, NSW, 2318

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Fullerton Cove home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Fullerton Cove and the 2318 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2318 Solar Power Statistics

In Fullerton Cove's postcode area (2318), more than 3,042 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 20,093 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 12,953, this works out to 1,551 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,946 dwellings in the 2318 area, so that calculates out at 62 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 79,011 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,938 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Fullerton Cove and 2318 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,805,221 of energy at retail prices a year!

Fullerton Cove solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2318 region avoiding 23,648 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Fullerton Cove?

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Solar Energy Resources In Fullerton Cove

Fullerton Cove experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.69 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 2318 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 Fullerton Cove 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 Fullerton Cove in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 7,176 kWh (equivalent to ~123% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,612 kWh (~147%)
  • 10kW system - 14,353 kWh (~246%)
  • 13kW system - 18,658 kWh (~319%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Fullerton Cove, 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 Fullerton Cove's case, that is 32 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, Fullerton Cove 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 2318 area.

Fullerton Cove 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, Fullerton Cove solar power system owners can expect to save $1,572 per year.

Port Stephens Council Requirements.

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

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

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Installing A Solar Battery In Fullerton Cove

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 Fullerton Cove home will depend on various factors. 

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

Fullerton Cove Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Fullerton Cove NSW 2318 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2318 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Port Stephens Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Fullerton Cove 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 Williamtown Comparison Aws , coordinates 32°48'29" S 151°50'31" E, around 3.7 km from the centre of Fullerton Cove.

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