Solar Power Information - Narrapumelap South, VIC, 3293
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Narrapumelap South home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Narrapumelap South and the 3293 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3293 Solar Power Statistics
In Narrapumelap South's postcode area (3293), more than 50 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 220 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 311, this works out to 708 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 196 dwellings in the 3293 area, so that calculates out at 26 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 796 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 50 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Narrapumelap South and 3293 postcode area residents are collectively generating $81,332 of energy at retail prices a year!
Narrapumelap South solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3293 region avoiding 311 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Narrapumelap South?
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Solar Energy Resources In Narrapumelap South
Narrapumelap South experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.31 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 3293 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 Narrapumelap South 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 Narrapumelap South in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,595 kWh (equivalent to ~113% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,914 kWh (~136%)
- 10kW system - 13,190 kWh (~226%)
- 13kW system - 17,147 kWh (~294%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Narrapumelap South, 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 Narrapumelap South's case, that is 37 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, Narrapumelap South 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 3293 area.
Narrapumelap South 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, Narrapumelap South solar power system owners can expect to save $1,236 per year.
Ararat Rural City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Ararat Rural City Council area.
It's important to check with Ararat Rural City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Narrapumelap South 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 Narrapumelap South
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Installing A Solar Battery In Narrapumelap South
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 Narrapumelap South home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Narrapumelap South 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 Narrapumelap South (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Narrapumelap South Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Narrapumelap South VIC 3293 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3293 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Ararat Rural City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Narrapumelap South 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 Wickliffe , coordinates 37°41'24" S 142°43'31" E, around 11.1 km from the centre of Narrapumelap South.