Solar Power Information - Orchid Valley, WA, 6394
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Orchid Valley home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Orchid Valley and the 6394 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6394 Solar Power Statistics
In Orchid Valley's postcode area (6394), more than 37 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 380 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 410, this works out to 926 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 250 dwellings in the 6394 area, so that calculates out at 15 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 1,513 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 95 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Orchid Valley and 6394 postcode area residents are collectively generating $160,107 of energy at retail prices a year!
Orchid Valley solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6394 region avoiding 386 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Orchid Valley?
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Solar Energy Resources In Orchid Valley
Orchid Valley experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.75 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 6394 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 Orchid Valley 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 Orchid Valley in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,268 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,722 kWh (~149%)
- 10kW system - 14,536 kWh (~249%)
- 13kW system - 18,897 kWh (~324%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Orchid Valley, 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 Orchid Valley's case, that is 34 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, Orchid Valley 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 6394 area.
Orchid Valley 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, Orchid Valley solar power system owners can expect to save $1,286 per year.
Kojonup Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kojonup Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Kojonup Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Orchid Valley 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 Orchid Valley
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Installing A Solar Battery In Orchid Valley
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 Orchid Valley home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Orchid Valley 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 Orchid Valley (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Orchid Valley Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Orchid Valley WA 6394 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6394 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Kojonup Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Orchid Valley 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 Chowerup , coordinates 34°7'52" S 116°44'22" E, around 16 km from the centre of Orchid Valley.