Solar Power Information - Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wagga Wagga home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wagga Wagga and the 2650 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2650 Solar Power Statistics
In Wagga Wagga's postcode area (2650), more than 9,100 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 57,311 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 57,396, this works out to 999 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 25,017 dwellings in the 2650 area, so that calculates out at 36 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 237,373 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 14,836 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Wagga Wagga and 2650 postcode area residents are collectively generating $29,458,010 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wagga Wagga solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2650 region avoiding 71,046 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wagga Wagga?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.94 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 2650 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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,559 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,071 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,118 kWh (~259%)
- 13kW system - 19,653 kWh (~337%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wagga Wagga, 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 Wagga Wagga's case, that is 35 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, Wagga Wagga 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 2650 area.
Wagga Wagga 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, Wagga Wagga solar power system owners can expect to save $1,656 per year.
Wagga Wagga City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Wagga Wagga City Council area.
It's important to check with Wagga Wagga City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga
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Installing A Solar Battery In Wagga Wagga
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 Wagga Wagga home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wagga Wagga Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2650 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Wagga Wagga City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga (Gurwood Street) , coordinates 35°6'26" S 147°21'49" E, around 700 metres from the centre of Wagga Wagga.