Solar Power Information - Driffield, VIC, 3840
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Driffield home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Driffield and the 3840 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3840 Solar Power Statistics
In Driffield's postcode area (3840), more than 2,237 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 15,001 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 15,342, this works out to 978 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,526 dwellings in the 3840 area, so that calculates out at 30 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 51,064 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,191 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Driffield and 3840 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,218,700 of energy at retail prices a year!
Driffield solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3840 region avoiding 19,943 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Driffield?
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Solar Energy Resources In Driffield
Driffield experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.06 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 3840 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 Driffield 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 Driffield in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,212 kWh (equivalent to ~106% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,455 kWh (~128%)
- 10kW system - 12,425 kWh (~213%)
- 13kW system - 16,152 kWh (~277%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Driffield, 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 Driffield'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, Driffield 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 3840 area.
Driffield 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, Driffield solar power system owners can expect to save $1,164 per year.
Latrobe City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Latrobe City Council area.
It's important to check with Latrobe City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Driffield 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 Driffield
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Installing A Solar Battery In Driffield
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 Driffield home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Driffield 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 Driffield (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Driffield Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Driffield VIC 3840 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3840 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Latrobe City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Driffield 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 Narracan East (Lynnsmere) , coordinates 38°17'36" S 146°13'39" E, around 8.3 km from the centre of Driffield.