Solar Power Information - Pyramid Hill, VIC, 3575
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Pyramid Hill home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Pyramid Hill and the 3575 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3575 Solar Power Statistics
In Pyramid Hill's postcode area (3575), more than 171 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,345 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 775, this works out to 1,735 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 398 dwellings in the 3575 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 5,546 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 347 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Pyramid Hill and 3575 postcode area residents are collectively generating $566,824 of energy at retail prices a year!
Pyramid Hill solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3575 region avoiding 2,166 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Pyramid Hill?
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Solar Energy Resources In Pyramid Hill
Pyramid Hill experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.92 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 3575 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 Pyramid Hill 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 Pyramid Hill in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,528 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,034 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,057 kWh (~258%)
- 13kW system - 19,573 kWh (~335%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Pyramid Hill, 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 Pyramid Hill'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, Pyramid Hill 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 3575 area.
Pyramid Hill 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, Pyramid Hill solar power system owners can expect to save $1,411 per year.
Loddon Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Loddon Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Loddon Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Pyramid Hill 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 Pyramid Hill
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Installing A Solar Battery In Pyramid Hill
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 Pyramid Hill home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Pyramid Hill 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 Pyramid Hill (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Pyramid Hill Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Pyramid Hill VIC 3575 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3575 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Loddon Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Pyramid Hill 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 Pyramid Hill , coordinates 36°3'35" S 144°6'54" E, around 498 metres from the centre of Pyramid Hill.