Solar Power Information - Lord Howe Island, NSW, 2898

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lord Howe Island home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lord Howe Island and the 2898 postcode area in New South Wales.

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Postcode 2898 Solar Power Statistics

In Lord Howe Island's postcode area (2898), more than 43 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 171 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 354, this works out to 484 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 200 dwellings in the 2898 area, so that calculates out at 22 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 693 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 43 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Lord Howe Island and 2898 postcode area residents are collectively generating $86,019 of energy at retail prices a year!

Lord Howe Island solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2898 region avoiding 207 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Lord Howe Island?

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Solar Energy Resources In Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.83 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 2898 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 Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 7,391 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,869 kWh (~152%)
  • 10kW system - 14,781 kWh (~253%)
  • 13kW system - 19,215 kWh (~329%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Lord Howe Island, 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 Lord Howe Island's case, that is 31 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, Lord Howe Island 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 2898 area.

Lord Howe Island 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, Lord Howe Island solar power system owners can expect to save $1,619 per year.

Unincorporated Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Unincorporated Council area.

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

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Lord Howe Island. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Lord Howe Island

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 Lord Howe Island home will depend on various factors. 

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

Lord Howe Island Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Lord Howe Island NSW 2898 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2898 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Unincorporated Council - New South Wales

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Lord Howe Island 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 Smoky Cape Lighthouse , coordinates 30°55'21" S 153°5'14" E, around 574.2 km from the centre of Lord Howe Island.

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