Solar Power Information - Dudinin, WA, 6363
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Dudinin home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Dudinin and the 6363 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6363 Solar Power Statistics
In Dudinin's postcode area (6363), more than 22 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 91 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 83, this works out to 1,093 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 48 dwellings in the 6363 area, so that calculates out at 46 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 395 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 25 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Dudinin and 6363 postcode area residents are collectively generating $41,795 of energy at retail prices a year!
Dudinin solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6363 region avoiding 101 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Dudinin?
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Solar Energy Resources In Dudinin
Dudinin experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.19 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 6363 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 Dudinin 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 Dudinin in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,941 kWh (equivalent to ~136% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,530 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,883 kWh (~272%)
- 13kW system - 20,648 kWh (~354%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Dudinin, Western Australia 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 Dudinin's case, that is 32 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 Western Australia
As well as providing your home with electricity, Dudinin solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In WA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 3c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 6363 area.
Dudinin 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 3c, Dudinin solar power system owners can expect to save $1,405 per year.
Kulin Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kulin Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Kulin Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Dudinin should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Western Australia
A series of steps must be completed in Western Australia 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 Western Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In Dudinin
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Installing A Solar Battery In Dudinin
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 Dudinin home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Dudinin 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 Dudinin (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Dudinin Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Dudinin WA 6363 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6363 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Kulin Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Dudinin is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Western Australia average of 0.7kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Dudinin , coordinates 32°52'17" S 117°54'15" E, around 166 metres from the centre of Dudinin.