Solar Power Information - Lake Argyle, WA, 6743
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lake Argyle home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lake Argyle and the 6743 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6743 Solar Power Statistics
In Lake Argyle's postcode area (6743), more than 364 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,985 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 5,150, this works out to 774 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,249 dwellings in the 6743 area, so that calculates out at 16 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 20,682 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,293 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Lake Argyle and 6743 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,189,151 of energy at retail prices a year!
Lake Argyle solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6743 region avoiding 5,284 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Lake Argyle?
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Solar Energy Resources In Lake Argyle
Lake Argyle experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.19 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 6743 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 Lake Argyle 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 Lake Argyle in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,472 kWh (equivalent to ~162% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,366 kWh (~195%)
- 10kW system - 18,943 kWh (~324%)
- 13kW system - 24,626 kWh (~422%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Lake Argyle, 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 Lake Argyle's case, that is 16 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, Lake Argyle 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 6743 area.
Lake Argyle 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, Lake Argyle solar power system owners can expect to save $1,675 per year.
Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Lake Argyle 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 Lake Argyle
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Installing A Solar Battery In Lake Argyle
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 Lake Argyle home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Lake Argyle 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 Lake Argyle (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Lake Argyle Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Lake Argyle WA 6743 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6743 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Lake Argyle 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 Lake Argyle Resort , coordinates 16°6'43" S 128°44'29" E, around 20 km from the centre of Lake Argyle.