Solar Power Information - Bannister, WA, 6390
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bannister home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bannister and the 6390 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6390 Solar Power Statistics
In Bannister's postcode area (6390), more than 390 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,182 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 1,417, this works out to 1,540 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 736 dwellings in the 6390 area, so that calculates out at 53 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 9,404 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 588 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Bannister and 6390 postcode area residents are collectively generating $995,445 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bannister solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6390 region avoiding 2,403 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bannister?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bannister
Bannister experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.14 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 6390 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 Bannister 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 Bannister in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,865 kWh (equivalent to ~135% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,438 kWh (~162%)
- 10kW system - 15,730 kWh (~269%)
- 13kW system - 20,449 kWh (~350%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bannister, Western Australia 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 Bannister's case, that is 32 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 Western Australia
As well as providing your home with electricity, Bannister solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In WA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 3c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 6390 area.
Bannister 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 3c, Bannister solar power system owners can expect to save $1,391 per year.
Boddington Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Boddington Shire Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels might cause adverse off-site visual impacts to the surrounding properties and locality to the satisfaction of the local government.
It's important to check with Boddington Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bannister should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Western Australia
A series of steps must be completed in Western Australia 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 Western Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In Bannister
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bannister
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 Bannister home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bannister 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 Bannister (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bannister Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bannister WA 6390 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6390 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Boddington Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bannister is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Western Australia average of 0.7kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Bannister , coordinates 32°41'1" S 116°31'10" E, around 1.2 km from the centre of Bannister.