Solar Power Information - Katrine, WA, 6566
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Katrine home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Katrine and the 6566 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6566 Solar Power Statistics
In Katrine's postcode area (6566), more than 1,122 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,996 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 2,792, this works out to 1,789 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,626 dwellings in the 6566 area, so that calculates out at 69 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 22,451 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,403 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Katrine and 6566 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,376,399 of energy at retail prices a year!
Katrine solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6566 region avoiding 5,736 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Katrine?
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Solar Energy Resources In Katrine
Katrine experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.36 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 6566 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 Katrine 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 Katrine in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,202 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,842 kWh (~169%)
- 10kW system - 16,403 kWh (~281%)
- 13kW system - 21,324 kWh (~365%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Katrine, 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 Katrine's case, that is 31 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, Katrine 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 6566 area.
Katrine 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, Katrine solar power system owners can expect to save $1,451 per year.
Northam Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Northam Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Northam Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Katrine 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 Katrine
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Installing A Solar Battery In Katrine
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 Katrine home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Katrine 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 Katrine (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Katrine Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Katrine WA 6566 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6566 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Northam Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Katrine 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 Toodyay East , coordinates 31°33'0" S 116°29'12" E, around 10.1 km from the centre of Katrine.