Solar Power Information - Black Rock, VIC, 3193
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Black Rock home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Black Rock and the 3193 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3193 Solar Power Statistics
In Black Rock's postcode area (3193), more than 1,851 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,740 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 19,380, this works out to 606 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 8,011 dwellings in the 3193 area, so that calculates out at 23 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 41,835 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,615 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Black Rock and 3193 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,275,502 of energy at retail prices a year!
Black Rock solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3193 region avoiding 16,339 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Black Rock?
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Solar Energy Resources In Black Rock
Black Rock experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.25 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 3193 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 Black Rock 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 Black Rock in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,503 kWh (equivalent to ~111% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,804 kWh (~134%)
- 10kW system - 13,006 kWh (~223%)
- 13kW system - 16,908 kWh (~290%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Black Rock, 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 Black Rock'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, Black Rock 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 3193 area.
Black Rock 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, Black Rock solar power system owners can expect to save $1,219 per year.
Bayside City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Bayside City Council area.
It's important to check with Bayside City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Black Rock 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 Black Rock
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Installing A Solar Battery In Black Rock
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 Black Rock home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Black Rock 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 Black Rock (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Black Rock Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Black Rock VIC 3193 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3193 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Bayside City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Black Rock 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 Beaumaris , coordinates 37°58'38" S 145°1'38" E, around 1 km from the centre of Black Rock.