Solar Power Information - Nunamara, TAS, 7259
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Nunamara home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Nunamara and the 7259 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7259 Solar Power Statistics
In Nunamara's postcode area (7259), more than 66 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 328 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 462, this works out to 710 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 207 dwellings in the 7259 area, so that calculates out at 32 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 1,092 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 68 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Nunamara and 7259 postcode area residents are collectively generating $115,598 of energy at retail prices a year!
Nunamara solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7259 region avoiding 76 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Nunamara?
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Solar Energy Resources In Nunamara
Nunamara experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 3.97 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 7259 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 Nunamara 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 Nunamara in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,075 kWh (equivalent to ~104% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,290 kWh (~125%)
- 10kW system - 12,149 kWh (~208%)
- 13kW system - 15,794 kWh (~270%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Nunamara, Tasmania 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 Nunamara's case, that is 41 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 Tasmania
As well as providing your home with electricity, Nunamara solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In TAS, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 7259 area.
Nunamara 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 8c, Nunamara solar power system owners can expect to save $1,315 per year.
Launceston City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Launceston City Council area. However, if your property is heritage listed you may be required to obtain approval from the Tasmanian Heritage Council before proceeding.
It's important to check with Launceston City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Nunamara should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Tasmania
A series of steps must be completed in Tasmania 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 Tasmania.
Solar Panel Installers In Nunamara
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Nunamara. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Nunamara
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 Nunamara home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Nunamara 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 Nunamara (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Nunamara Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Nunamara TAS 7259 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7259 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Launceston City Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Nunamara is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Tasmania average of 0.19kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Nunamara Offtake (St Patricks River) , coordinates 41°23'45" S 147°18'2" E, around 857 metres from the centre of Nunamara.