Solar Power Information - Picton, WA, 6229
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Picton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Picton and the 6229 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6229 Solar Power Statistics
In Picton's postcode area (6229), more than 53 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,019 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 146, this works out to 6,979 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 90 dwellings in the 6229 area, so that calculates out at 59 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 4,417 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 276 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Picton and 6229 postcode area residents are collectively generating $467,509 of energy at retail prices a year!
Picton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6229 region avoiding 1,128 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Picton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Picton
Picton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.17 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 6229 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 Picton 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 Picton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,911 kWh (equivalent to ~135% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,493 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,822 kWh (~271%)
- 13kW system - 20,568 kWh (~352%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Picton, 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 Picton's case, that is 33 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, Picton 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 6229 area.
Picton 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, Picton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,399 per year.
Bunbury City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Bunbury City Council area.
It's important to check with Bunbury City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Picton 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 Picton
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Installing A Solar Battery In Picton
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 Picton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Picton 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 Picton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Picton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Picton WA 6229 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6229 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Bunbury City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Picton 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 Bunbury , coordinates 33°21'24" S 115°38'41" E, around 4.5 km from the centre of Picton.