How many solar panels are there in Norfolk Island?

44 km of high and 44 km of low voltage cabling. Distributed household rooftop PV systems. There have been more than 555 small-scale solar power systems installed on Norfolk Island, with a collective capacity of 1,770 kW. That’s pretty impressive given its remoteness and a population of 1,849.

Does Norfolk Island have too much solar energy?

That’s pretty impressive given its remoteness and a population of 1,849. But this uptake has also caused some headaches in managing Norfolk Island’s electricity network, with too much solar energy goodness generated at times. The Tesla battery system installed in December 2020 has helped out on that front.

How much energy does Norfolk Island generate a year?

Based on a conservative average of 7,139 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 446 homes) and retail electricity costs of 0c per kilowatt-hour; Norfolk Island and 2899 postcode area residents are collectively generating $0 of energy at retail prices a year!

How much solar irradiation does Norfolk Island experience?

Norfolk Island experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.81 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 2899 area per month.

What angle should a rooftop solar panel be installed in Norfolk Island?

Rooftop solar panels installed in Norfolk Island, 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.

How many watts are there in Norfolk Island?

In Norfolk Island's postcode area (2899), more than 555 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,770 kW as at February 28, 2023. Given a population of 1,849, this works out to 957 watts per person in the area, compared to a 827 watts Australian average.