Solar Power Information - Spreyton, TAS, 7310

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Spreyton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Spreyton and the 7310 postcode area in Tasmania.

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Postcode 7310 Solar Power Statistics

In Spreyton's postcode area (7310), more than 2,389 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 13,837 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 26,712, this works out to 518 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 12,635 dwellings in the 7310 area, so that calculates out at 19 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 48,959 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,060 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Spreyton and 7310 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,182,309 of energy at retail prices a year!

Spreyton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7310 region avoiding 3,395 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Spreyton?

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Solar Energy Resources In Spreyton

Spreyton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.22 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 7310 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 Spreyton 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 Spreyton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 6,457 kWh (equivalent to ~111% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 7,749 kWh (~133%)
  • 10kW system - 12,914 kWh (~221%)
  • 13kW system - 16,789 kWh (~287%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Spreyton, 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 Spreyton'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, Spreyton 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 7310 area.

Spreyton 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, Spreyton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,398 per year.

Devonport City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Devonport City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where a system is larger than 6kW, if the solar panels are on tilt frames or if the panels will be closer than 200mm (20cm) to any roof edge, or they overhang a roof edge.

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

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

Installing A Solar Battery In Spreyton

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 Spreyton home will depend on various factors. 

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

Spreyton Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Spreyton TAS 7310 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7310 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Devonport City Council - Tasmania

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Spreyton 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 Quoiba , coordinates 41°12'30" S 146°20'48" E, around 1 km from the centre of Spreyton.

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