Solar Power Information - Gibson Desert North, WA, 872
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Gibson Desert North home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Gibson Desert North and the 872 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 872 Solar Power Statistics
In Gibson Desert North's postcode area (872), more than 294 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,102 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 12,789, this works out to 321 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,476 dwellings in the 872 area, so that calculates out at 7 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 21,218 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,326 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Gibson Desert North and 872 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,245,887 of energy at retail prices a year!
Gibson Desert North solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 872 region avoiding 5,421 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Gibson Desert North?
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Solar Energy Resources In Gibson Desert North
Gibson Desert North experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.17 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 872 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 Gibson Desert 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 Gibson Desert North in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,441 kWh (equivalent to ~162% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,329 kWh (~194%)
- 10kW system - 18,882 kWh (~323%)
- 13kW system - 24,546 kWh (~420%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Gibson Desert North, 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 Gibson Desert North's case, that is 22 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, Gibson Desert North 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 872 area.
Gibson Desert 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 3c, Gibson Desert North solar power system owners can expect to save $1,670 per year.
East Pilbara Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the East Pilbara Shire Council area.
It's important to check with East Pilbara Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Gibson Desert North 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 Gibson Desert North
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Installing A Solar Battery In Gibson Desert 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 Gibson Desert North home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Gibson Desert 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 Gibson Desert North (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Gibson Desert North Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Gibson Desert North WA 872 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 872 current as at October 31, 2024.
- East Pilbara Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Gibson Desert North 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 Parnngurr , coordinates 22°49'5" S 122°35'44" E, around 275.9 km from the centre of Gibson Desert North.