Solar Power Information - Houtman Abrolhos, WA, 6530
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Postcode 6530 Solar Power Statistics
In Houtman Abrolhos's postcode area (6530), more than 6,103 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 31,638 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 29,067, this works out to 1,088 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 14,024 dwellings in the 6530 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 151,729 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 9,483 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Houtman Abrolhos and 6530 postcode area residents are collectively generating $16,060,506 of energy at retail prices a year!
Houtman Abrolhos solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6530 region avoiding 38,767 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Houtman Abrolhos?
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Solar Energy Resources In Houtman Abrolhos
Houtman Abrolhos experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.72 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 6530 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 Houtman Abrolhos 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 Houtman Abrolhos in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,752 kWh (equivalent to ~150% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,503 kWh (~180%)
- 10kW system - 17,505 kWh (~300%)
- 13kW system - 22,756 kWh (~390%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Houtman Abrolhos, 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 Houtman Abrolhos's case, that is 28 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, Houtman Abrolhos 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 6530 area.
Houtman Abrolhos 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, Houtman Abrolhos solar power system owners can expect to save $1,548 per year.
Greater Geraldton City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Greater Geraldton City Council area.
It's important to check with Greater Geraldton City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Houtman Abrolhos 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 Houtman Abrolhos
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Installing A Solar Battery In Houtman Abrolhos
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 Houtman Abrolhos home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Houtman Abrolhos 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 Houtman Abrolhos (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Houtman Abrolhos Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Houtman Abrolhos WA 6530 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6530 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Greater Geraldton City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Houtman Abrolhos 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 Lynton , coordinates 28°12'37" S 114°18'18" E, around 61.4 km from the centre of Houtman Abrolhos.