Solar Power Information - Pascoe Vale South, VIC, 3044
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Pascoe Vale South home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Pascoe Vale South and the 3044 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3044 Solar Power Statistics
In Pascoe Vale South's postcode area (3044), more than 1,905 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 9,737 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 27,281, this works out to 357 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,932 dwellings in the 3044 area, so that calculates out at 16 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 34,044 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,128 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Pascoe Vale South and 3044 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,479,292 of energy at retail prices a year!
Pascoe Vale South solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3044 region avoiding 13,296 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Pascoe Vale South?
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Solar Energy Resources In Pascoe Vale South
Pascoe Vale South experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.17 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 3044 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 Pascoe Vale 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 Pascoe Vale South in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,381 kWh (equivalent to ~109% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,657 kWh (~131%)
- 10kW system - 12,761 kWh (~219%)
- 13kW system - 16,590 kWh (~284%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Pascoe Vale 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 Pascoe Vale 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, Pascoe Vale 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 3044 area.
Pascoe Vale 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, Pascoe Vale South solar power system owners can expect to save $1,196 per year.
Moreland City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Moreland City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the property is zoned with a heritage overlay and the panels will be visible from a street or park.
It's important to check with Moreland City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Pascoe Vale 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 Pascoe Vale South
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Installing A Solar Battery In Pascoe Vale 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 Pascoe Vale South home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Pascoe Vale 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 Pascoe Vale South (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Pascoe Vale South Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3044 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Moreland City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Pascoe Vale 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 Essendon Airport , coordinates 37°43'39" S 144°54'24" E, around 3.7 km from the centre of Pascoe Vale South.