Solar Power Information - Barwidgee, VIC, 3737
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Barwidgee home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Barwidgee and the 3737 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3737 Solar Power Statistics
In Barwidgee's postcode area (3737), more than 913 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,927 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 4,087, this works out to 1,450 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,047 dwellings in the 3737 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 23,060 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,441 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Barwidgee and 3737 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,356,684 of energy at retail prices a year!
Barwidgee solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3737 region avoiding 9,006 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Barwidgee?
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Solar Energy Resources In Barwidgee
Barwidgee experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.64 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 3737 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 Barwidgee 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 Barwidgee in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,100 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,520 kWh (~146%)
- 10kW system - 14,200 kWh (~243%)
- 13kW system - 18,460 kWh (~316%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Barwidgee, 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 Barwidgee's case, that is 36 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, Barwidgee 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 3737 area.
Barwidgee 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, Barwidgee solar power system owners can expect to save $1,331 per year.
Alpine Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Alpine Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Alpine Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Barwidgee 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 Barwidgee
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Installing A Solar Battery In Barwidgee
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 Barwidgee home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Barwidgee 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 Barwidgee (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Barwidgee Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Barwidgee VIC 3737 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3737 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Alpine Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Barwidgee 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 Myrtleford , coordinates 36°33'42" S 146°42'45" E, around 7.6 km from the centre of Barwidgee.