Solar Power Information - Eden Hill, WA, 6054
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Eden Hill home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Eden Hill and the 6054 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6054 Solar Power Statistics
In Eden Hill's postcode area (6054), more than 3,964 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 20,366 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 19,616, this works out to 1,038 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 9,005 dwellings in the 6054 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 90,160 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 5,635 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Eden Hill and 6054 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,543,437 of energy at retail prices a year!
Eden Hill solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6054 region avoiding 23,036 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Eden Hill?
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Solar Energy Resources In Eden Hill
Eden Hill experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.28 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 6054 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 Eden Hill 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 Eden Hill in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,079 kWh (equivalent to ~138% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,695 kWh (~166%)
- 10kW system - 16,158 kWh (~277%)
- 13kW system - 21,006 kWh (~360%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Eden Hill, 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 Eden Hill's case, that is 31 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, Eden Hill 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 6054 area.
Eden Hill 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, Eden Hill solar power system owners can expect to save $1,429 per year.
Bassendean Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Bassendean Council area.
It's important to check with Bassendean Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Eden Hill 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 Eden Hill
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Installing A Solar Battery In Eden Hill
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 Eden Hill home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Eden Hill 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 Eden Hill (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Eden Hill Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Eden Hill WA 6054 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6054 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Bassendean Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Eden Hill 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 Perth Airport , coordinates 31°55'39" S 115°58'35" E, around 4.9 km from the centre of Eden Hill.