Tasmania solar power

Does Tasmania have solar panels?

Tasmania seems unlikely to have an abundance of solar panels, but according to the Clean Energy Regulator, 59,000 solar panel systems are powering homes and heaters around the state. For those Tasmanian households considering installing solar panels, there may be concerns about price, rebates and solar feed-in tariffs.

Are Tasmanians able to install a solar system?

Tasmanians can install larger solar systems than most mainlanders (10 kW inverter size limit per electrical phase), and export all the solar energy that they produce for a feed-in tariff. Tasmanian solar self-consumption is the highest in the country.

How much does a solar system cost in Tasmania?

Initial system costs can vary greatly depending on the overall size, with a well-suited 6.6kW system in Tasmania totalling around $5,000 to $10,000. However, at a maximum system cost, payback estimates range from 4 years to 5 years, making solar system installation a profitable investment on all fronts.

Does Tasmania have a solar rebate?

The Tasmanian solar rebate is lower than in most of the mainland. Freight costs and regulations for Tasmania make the typical system more expensive. That’s a gloomy picture I’ve painted. Despite this, a 6.6 kW solar system installation – which is around 16 panels – will pay for itself in under 6 years in Tasmania.

How much does solar energy save in Hobart & Tasmania?

With this figure in mind, estimated annual electricity savings in Hobart and Tasmania total $1032 – $1444 when considering a 4 kW – 15kW solar power system. These figures are calculated with a minimum of 50% to 70% solar energy consumption (without batteries).

How much solar power can a Tasmanian home use?

Most Tasmanian homes have single-phase power, but an increasing number have heftier three-phase power. The maximum amount of solar each can normally install is: Tasmanians are allowed to export up to 10 kilowatts per phase, which is twice as much as in most locations on the mainland.