Solar Power Information - Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Hawthorn home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Hawthorn and the 3122 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3122 Solar Power Statistics
In Hawthorn's postcode area (3122), more than 815 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,394 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 20,235, this works out to 267 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,488 dwellings in the 3122 area, so that calculates out at 7 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 18,858 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,179 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Hawthorn and 3122 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,927,337 of energy at retail prices a year!
Hawthorn solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3122 region avoiding 7,365 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Hawthorn?
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Solar Energy Resources In Hawthorn
Hawthorn 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 3122 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn, 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 Hawthorn's case, that is 37 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, Hawthorn 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 3122 area.
Hawthorn 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, Hawthorn solar power system owners can expect to save $1,196 per year.
Boroondara City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Boroondara City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the solar panels are to be installed in a heritage overlay or on a Victorian heritage register, if the panels are visible from a street or public park, or if the panels need structural support.
It's important to check with Boroondara City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
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Installing A Solar Battery In Hawthorn
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 Hawthorn home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Hawthorn Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Hawthorn VIC 3122 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3122 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Boroondara City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn (Scotch College) , coordinates 37°50'11" S 145°1'48" E, around 1.8 km from the centre of Hawthorn.