Solar Power Information - Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wahroonga home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wahroonga and the 2076 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2076 Solar Power Statistics
In Wahroonga's postcode area (2076), more than 1,860 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 13,458 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 23,819, this works out to 565 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 8,728 dwellings in the 2076 area, so that calculates out at 21 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 50,436 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,152 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Wahroonga and 2076 postcode area residents are collectively generating $6,259,088 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wahroonga solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2076 region avoiding 15,095 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wahroonga?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wahroonga
Wahroonga experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.47 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 2076 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 Wahroonga 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 Wahroonga in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,840 kWh (equivalent to ~117% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,208 kWh (~141%)
- 10kW system - 13,679 kWh (~234%)
- 13kW system - 17,783 kWh (~305%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wahroonga, 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 Wahroonga's case, that is 33 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, Wahroonga 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 2076 area.
Wahroonga 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, Wahroonga solar power system owners can expect to save $1,499 per year.
Ku-ring-gai Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Ku-ring-gai Council area. Circumstances where approval will be required include where a system falls outside any of the listed criteria under Clause 39 (3) of NSW\'s SEPP Infrastructure.
It's important to check with Ku-ring-gai Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wahroonga 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 Wahroonga
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Wahroonga. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Wahroonga
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 Wahroonga home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wahroonga 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 Wahroonga (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wahroonga Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wahroonga NSW 2076 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2076 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Ku-ring-gai Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wahroonga 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 Wahroonga Reservoir , coordinates 33°43'14" S 151°6'46" E, around 678 metres from the centre of Wahroonga.