Solar Power Information - Merton, VIC, 3715
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Merton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Merton and the 3715 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3715 Solar Power Statistics
In Merton's postcode area (3715), more than 86 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 490 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 331, this works out to 1,480 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 273 dwellings in the 3715 area, so that calculates out at 32 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 1,894 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 118 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Merton and 3715 postcode area residents are collectively generating $193,559 of energy at retail prices a year!
Merton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3715 region avoiding 740 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Merton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Merton
Merton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.61 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 3715 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 Merton 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 Merton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,054 kWh (equivalent to ~121% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,465 kWh (~145%)
- 10kW system - 14,108 kWh (~242%)
- 13kW system - 18,340 kWh (~314%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Merton, Victoria 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 Merton's case, that is 36 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 Victoria
As well as providing your home with electricity, Merton solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In VIC, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 3715 area.
Merton 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 5c, Merton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,322 per year.
Mansfield Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mansfield Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Mansfield Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Merton should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Victoria
A series of steps must be completed in Victoria 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 Victoria.
Solar Panel Installers In Merton
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Installing A Solar Battery In Merton
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 Merton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Merton 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 Merton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Merton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Merton VIC 3715 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3715 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Mansfield Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Merton is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Victoria average of 1.07kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Merton Weir Farm , coordinates 36°58'60" S 145°43'0" E, around 918 metres from the centre of Merton.