Solar Power Information - Oswald, NSW, 2321
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Oswald home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Oswald and the 2321 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2321 Solar Power Statistics
In Oswald's postcode area (2321), more than 3,811 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 26,655 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 19,144, this works out to 1,392 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,387 dwellings in the 2321 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 104,365 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 6,523 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Oswald and 2321 postcode area residents are collectively generating $12,951,736 of energy at retail prices a year!
Oswald solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2321 region avoiding 31,237 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Oswald?
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Solar Energy Resources In Oswald
Oswald experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.67 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 2321 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 Oswald 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 Oswald in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,146 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,575 kWh (~147%)
- 10kW system - 14,291 kWh (~245%)
- 13kW system - 18,579 kWh (~318%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Oswald, 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 Oswald'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, Oswald 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 2321 area.
Oswald 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, Oswald solar power system owners can expect to save $1,566 per year.
Maitland City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Maitland City Council area.
It's important to check with Maitland City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Oswald 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 Oswald
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Installing A Solar Battery In Oswald
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 Oswald home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Oswald 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 Oswald (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Oswald Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Oswald NSW 2321 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2321 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Maitland City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Oswald 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 Branxton (Dalwood Vineyard) , coordinates 32°38'19" S 151°25'2" E, around 7.1 km from the centre of Oswald.