Solar Power Information - Lake Clifton, WA, 6215
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lake Clifton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lake Clifton and the 6215 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6215 Solar Power Statistics
In Lake Clifton's postcode area (6215), more than 1,046 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,519 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 3,717, this works out to 1,485 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,108 dwellings in the 6215 area, so that calculates out at 50 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 23,644 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,478 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Lake Clifton and 6215 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,502,713 of energy at retail prices a year!
Lake Clifton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6215 region avoiding 6,041 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Lake Clifton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Lake Clifton
Lake Clifton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.11 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 6215 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 Clifton 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 Clifton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,819 kWh (equivalent to ~134% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,383 kWh (~161%)
- 10kW system - 15,638 kWh (~268%)
- 13kW system - 20,329 kWh (~348%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Lake Clifton, 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 Clifton's case, that is 32 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 Clifton 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 6215 area.
Lake Clifton 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 Clifton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,383 per year.
Waroona Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Waroona Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Waroona Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Lake Clifton 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 Clifton
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Installing A Solar Battery In Lake Clifton
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 Clifton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Lake Clifton 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 Clifton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Lake Clifton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Lake Clifton WA 6215 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6215 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Waroona Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Lake Clifton 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 Waroona , coordinates 32°51'23" S 115°53'33" E, around 16.7 km from the centre of Lake Clifton.