Solar Power Information - Caulfield North, VIC, 3161
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Caulfield North home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Caulfield North and the 3161 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3161 Solar Power Statistics
In Caulfield North's postcode area (3161), more than 654 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,804 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 15,734, this works out to 305 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,815 dwellings in the 3161 area, so that calculates out at 8 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 16,877 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,055 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Caulfield North and 3161 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,724,850 of energy at retail prices a year!
Caulfield North solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3161 region avoiding 6,591 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Caulfield North?
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Solar Energy Resources In Caulfield North
Caulfield North experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.19 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 3161 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 Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,411 kWh (equivalent to ~110% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,694 kWh (~132%)
- 10kW system - 12,823 kWh (~220%)
- 13kW system - 16,669 kWh (~285%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Caulfield North, 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 Caulfield North'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, Caulfield North 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 3161 area.
Caulfield North 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, Caulfield North solar power system owners can expect to save $1,202 per year.
Glen Eira City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Glen Eira City Council area.
It's important to check with Glen Eira City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North
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Installing A Solar Battery In Caulfield North
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 Caulfield North home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Caulfield North Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Caulfield North VIC 3161 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3161 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Glen Eira City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Caulfield North 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 Caulfield (Racecourse) , coordinates 37°52'46" S 145°2'12" E, around 1.3 km from the centre of Caulfield North.