Solar Power Information - Yabbra, NSW, 2469
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Yabbra home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Yabbra and the 2469 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2469 Solar Power Statistics
In Yabbra's postcode area (2469), more than 993 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,359 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,706, this works out to 1,446 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,991 dwellings in the 2469 area, so that calculates out at 50 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 21,835 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,365 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Yabbra and 2469 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,709,698 of energy at retail prices a year!
Yabbra solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2469 region avoiding 6,535 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Yabbra?
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Solar Energy Resources In Yabbra
Yabbra experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 2469 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 Yabbra 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 Yabbra in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
- 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
- 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Yabbra, 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 Yabbra's case, that is 28 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, Yabbra 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 2469 area.
Yabbra 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, Yabbra solar power system owners can expect to save $1,629 per year.
Kyogle Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kyogle Council area.
It's important to check with Kyogle Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Yabbra 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 Yabbra
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Installing A Solar Battery In Yabbra
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 Yabbra home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Yabbra 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 Yabbra (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Yabbra Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Yabbra NSW 2469 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2469 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Kyogle Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Yabbra 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 Old Bonalbo (Alcheringa) , coordinates 28°34'5" S 152°35'9" E, around 6.2 km from the centre of Yabbra.