Solar Power Information - Lake Darlot, WA, 6438
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Lake Darlot home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Lake Darlot and the 6438 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6438 Solar Power Statistics
In Lake Darlot's postcode area (6438), more than 70 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 576 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 461, this works out to 1,249 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 372 dwellings in the 6438 area, so that calculates out at 19 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 2,790 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 174 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Lake Darlot and 6438 postcode area residents are collectively generating $295,335 of energy at retail prices a year!
Lake Darlot solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6438 region avoiding 713 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Lake Darlot?
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Solar Energy Resources In Lake Darlot
Lake Darlot experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.78 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 6438 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 Darlot 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 Darlot in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,844 kWh (equivalent to ~151% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,613 kWh (~182%)
- 10kW system - 17,688 kWh (~303%)
- 13kW system - 22,995 kWh (~394%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Lake Darlot, 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 Darlot'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, Lake Darlot 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 6438 area.
Lake Darlot 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 Darlot solar power system owners can expect to save $1,564 per year.
Leonora Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Leonora Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Leonora Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Lake Darlot 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 Darlot
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Installing A Solar Battery In Lake Darlot
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 Darlot home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Lake Darlot 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 Darlot (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Lake Darlot Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Lake Darlot WA 6438 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6438 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Leonora Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Lake Darlot 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 Banjawarn , coordinates 27°42'13" S 121°36'47" E, around 10.2 km from the centre of Lake Darlot.