Solar Power Information - Glen Fergus, NSW, 2630
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Glen Fergus home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Glen Fergus and the 2630 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2630 Solar Power Statistics
In Glen Fergus's postcode area (2630), more than 1,385 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 8,477 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 7,965, this works out to 1,064 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,086 dwellings in the 2630 area, so that calculates out at 34 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 32,551 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,034 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Glen Fergus and 2630 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,039,540 of energy at retail prices a year!
Glen Fergus solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2630 region avoiding 9,742 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Glen Fergus?
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Solar Energy Resources In Glen Fergus
Glen Fergus experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.58 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 2630 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 Glen Fergus 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 Glen Fergus in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,008 kWh (equivalent to ~120% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,410 kWh (~144%)
- 10kW system - 14,016 kWh (~240%)
- 13kW system - 18,221 kWh (~312%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Glen Fergus, 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 Glen Fergus's case, that is 36 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, Glen Fergus 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 2630 area.
Glen Fergus 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, Glen Fergus solar power system owners can expect to save $1,536 per year.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. Circumstances where approval may be required is if the solar panels will be installed in a heritage area and the panels are visible from the street.
It's important to check with Snowy Monaro Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Glen Fergus 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 Glen Fergus
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Installing A Solar Battery In Glen Fergus
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 Glen Fergus home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Glen Fergus 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 Glen Fergus (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Glen Fergus Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Glen Fergus NSW 2630 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2630 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Glen Fergus 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 Cooma (Woodend) , coordinates 36°12'42" S 149°15'55" E, around 2 km from the centre of Glen Fergus.