Solar Power Information - Cranbourne West, VIC, 3977
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cranbourne West home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cranbourne West and the 3977 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3977 Solar Power Statistics
In Cranbourne West's postcode area (3977), more than 17,986 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 101,251 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 111,960, this works out to 904 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 37,953 dwellings in the 3977 area, so that calculates out at 47 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 354,000 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 22,125 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Cranbourne West and 3977 postcode area residents are collectively generating $36,178,758 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cranbourne West solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3977 region avoiding 138,255 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cranbourne West?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cranbourne West
Cranbourne West experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.17 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 3977 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 Cranbourne West 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 Cranbourne West in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,381 kWh (equivalent to ~109% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,657 kWh (~131%)
- 10kW system - 12,761 kWh (~219%)
- 13kW system - 16,590 kWh (~284%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cranbourne West, 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 Cranbourne West's case, that is 38 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, Cranbourne West 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 3977 area.
Cranbourne West 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, Cranbourne West solar power system owners can expect to save $1,196 per year.
Casey City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Casey City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where an installation will adversely affect the structural soundness of the roof or if the installation contravenes any existing planning requirements.
It's important to check with Casey City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cranbourne West 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 Cranbourne West
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cranbourne West
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 Cranbourne West home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cranbourne West 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 Cranbourne West (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cranbourne West Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cranbourne West VIC 3977 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3977 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Casey City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cranbourne West 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 Cranbourne South , coordinates 38°8'1" S 145°14'18" E, around 4 km from the centre of Cranbourne West.