Solar Power Information - Hamlyn Terrace, NSW, 2259

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Hamlyn Terrace home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Hamlyn Terrace and the 2259 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2259 Solar Power Statistics

In Hamlyn Terrace's postcode area (2259), more than 11,227 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 69,156 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 62,207, this works out to 1,112 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 25,188 dwellings in the 2259 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 264,400 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 16,525 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Hamlyn Terrace and 2259 postcode area residents are collectively generating $32,812,032 of energy at retail prices a year!

Hamlyn Terrace solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2259 region avoiding 79,135 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Hamlyn Terrace?

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Solar Energy Resources In Hamlyn Terrace

Hamlyn Terrace experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.56 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 2259 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 Hamlyn Terrace 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 Hamlyn Terrace in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 6,977 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,373 kWh (~143%)
  • 10kW system - 13,955 kWh (~239%)
  • 13kW system - 18,141 kWh (~311%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Hamlyn Terrace, 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 Hamlyn Terrace'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, Hamlyn Terrace 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 2259 area.

Hamlyn Terrace 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, Hamlyn Terrace solar power system owners can expect to save $1,529 per year.

Central Coast City Council Requirements.

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

It's important to check with Central Coast City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Hamlyn Terrace 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 Hamlyn Terrace

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Installing A Solar Battery In Hamlyn Terrace

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 Hamlyn Terrace home will depend on various factors. 

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

Hamlyn Terrace Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2259 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Central Coast City Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Hamlyn Terrace 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 Warnervale (Hakone Road) , coordinates 33°14'32" S 151°28'17" E, around 942 metres from the centre of Hamlyn Terrace.

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