Solar Power Information - Newcastle, NSW, 2300
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Newcastle home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Newcastle and the 2300 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2300 Solar Power Statistics
In Newcastle's postcode area (2300), more than 649 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,543 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 10,937, this works out to 415 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,941 dwellings in the 2300 area, so that calculates out at 9 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 18,093 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,131 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Newcastle and 2300 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,245,367 of energy at retail prices a year!
Newcastle solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2300 region avoiding 5,415 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Newcastle?
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Solar Energy Resources In Newcastle
Newcastle experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.75 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 2300 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,268 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,722 kWh (~149%)
- 10kW system - 14,536 kWh (~249%)
- 13kW system - 18,897 kWh (~324%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle'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, Newcastle 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 2300 area.
Newcastle 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, Newcastle solar power system owners can expect to save $1,593 per year.
Newcastle City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Newcastle City Council area.
It's important to check with Newcastle City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Newcastle 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 Newcastle
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Newcastle. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Newcastle
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 Newcastle home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Newcastle 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 Newcastle (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Newcastle Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Newcastle NSW 2300 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2300 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Newcastle City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Newcastle 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 Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station Aws , coordinates 32°55'6" S 151°47'55" E, around 1.8 km from the centre of Newcastle.