Solar Power Information - Kaarimba, VIC, 3635
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Kaarimba home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Kaarimba and the 3635 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3635 Solar Power Statistics
In Kaarimba's postcode area (3635), more than 153 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,104 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 493, this works out to 2,240 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 241 dwellings in the 3635 area, so that calculates out at 63 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 4,556 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 285 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Kaarimba and 3635 postcode area residents are collectively generating $465,614 of energy at retail prices a year!
Kaarimba solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3635 region avoiding 1,779 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Kaarimba?
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Solar Energy Resources In Kaarimba
Kaarimba experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.92 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 3635 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 Kaarimba 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 Kaarimba in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,528 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,034 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,057 kWh (~258%)
- 13kW system - 19,573 kWh (~335%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Kaarimba, 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 Kaarimba's case, that is 36 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, Kaarimba 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 3635 area.
Kaarimba 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, Kaarimba solar power system owners can expect to save $1,411 per year.
Moira Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Moira Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Moira Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Kaarimba 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 Kaarimba
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Installing A Solar Battery In Kaarimba
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 Kaarimba home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Kaarimba 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 Kaarimba (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Kaarimba Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Kaarimba VIC 3635 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3635 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Moira Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Kaarimba 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 Numurkah , coordinates 36°6'5" S 145°26'24" E, around 14.2 km from the centre of Kaarimba.