Solar Power Information - Kalbarri, WA, 6536
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Kalbarri home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Kalbarri and the 6536 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6536 Solar Power Statistics
In Kalbarri's postcode area (6536), more than 379 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,168 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 1,205, this works out to 1,799 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 810 dwellings in the 6536 area, so that calculates out at 47 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 10,596 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 662 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Kalbarri and 6536 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,121,557 of energy at retail prices a year!
Kalbarri solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6536 region avoiding 2,707 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Kalbarri?
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Solar Energy Resources In Kalbarri
Kalbarri experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.83 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 6536 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 Kalbarri 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 Kalbarri in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,921 kWh (equivalent to ~153% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,705 kWh (~183%)
- 10kW system - 17,841 kWh (~306%)
- 13kW system - 23,194 kWh (~397%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Kalbarri, 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 Kalbarri's case, that is 27 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, Kalbarri 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 6536 area.
Kalbarri 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, Kalbarri solar power system owners can expect to save $1,578 per year.
Northampton Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Northampton Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Northampton Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Kalbarri 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 Kalbarri
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Installing A Solar Battery In Kalbarri
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 Kalbarri home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Kalbarri 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 Kalbarri (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Kalbarri Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Kalbarri WA 6536 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6536 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Northampton Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Kalbarri 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 Kalbarri , coordinates 27°42'43" S 114°9'54" E, around 159 metres from the centre of Kalbarri.