Solar Power Information - Ashburton, VIC, 3147

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Ashburton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Ashburton and the 3147 postcode area in Victoria.

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Postcode 3147 Solar Power Statistics

In Ashburton's postcode area (3147), more than 1,353 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 7,513 kW as at September 30, 2024.

Given a population of 14,202, this works out to 529 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,899 dwellings in the 3147 area, so that calculates out at 23 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 25,890 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,618 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Ashburton and 3147 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,645,954 of energy at retail prices a year!

Ashburton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3147 region avoiding 10,111 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Ashburton?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 250 households in Ashburton and 445 households across the 3147 postcode area in Victoria.

You can join them! To get started, simply click the button below and we'll match you to up to 3 pre-vetted VIC accredited installers we trust who service the Ashburton and 3147 area. Or continue reading for more useful information.

Solar Energy Resources In Ashburton

Ashburton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.11 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 3147 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 Ashburton 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 Ashburton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

• 5kW system - 6,289 kWh (equivalent to ~108% of annual electricity consumption)
• 6kW system - 7,547 kWh (~129%)
• 10kW system - 12,578 kWh (~215%)
• 13kW system - 16,351 kWh (~280%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Ashburton, Victoria 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 Ashburton's case, that is 37 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 Victoria

As well as providing your home with electricity, Ashburton solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In VIC, 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 3147 area.

Ashburton 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, Ashburton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,179 per year.

Boroondara City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Boroondara City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels are to be installed in a heritage overlay or on a Victorian heritage register, if the panels are visible from a street or public park, or if the panels need structural support.

It's important to check with Boroondara City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Ashburton should visit this page.

Network Grid Connection Requirements In Victoria

A series of steps must be completed in Victoria 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 Victoria.

Solar Panel Installers In Ashburton

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Ashburton. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Ashburton

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 Ashburton home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Ashburton 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 Ashburton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Ashburton Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Ashburton VIC 3147 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3147 current as at September 30, 2024.
• Boroondara City Council - Victoria

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in Ashburton is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
• Carbon intensity based on the Victoria average of 1.07kg per kilowatt-hour.

Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Riversdale Golf Club , coordinates 37°52'20" S 145°6'58" E, around 3.4 km from the centre of Ashburton.