Solar Power Information - Rivervale, WA, 6103
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Rivervale home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Rivervale and the 6103 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6103 Solar Power Statistics
In Rivervale's postcode area (6103), more than 1,087 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,625 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 10,020, this works out to 561 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,761 dwellings in the 6103 area, so that calculates out at 19 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 25,280 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,580 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Rivervale and 6103 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,675,888 of energy at retail prices a year!
Rivervale solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6103 region avoiding 6,459 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Rivervale?
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Solar Energy Resources In Rivervale
Rivervale experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.36 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 6103 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 Rivervale 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 Rivervale in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,202 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,842 kWh (~169%)
- 10kW system - 16,403 kWh (~281%)
- 13kW system - 21,324 kWh (~365%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Rivervale, 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 Rivervale's case, that is 31 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, Rivervale 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 6103 area.
Rivervale 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, Rivervale solar power system owners can expect to save $1,451 per year.
Belmont City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Belmont City Council area. Circumstances when an approval is required include in the following Special Development Precincts: Belgravia Estate (refer to the City\'s Local Planning Policy No. 5), Ascot Waters (refer to the City\'s Local Planning Policy No. 6) and Invercloy Estate (Nulsen Haven) (refer to the City\'s Local Planning Policy No. 8). In these precincts, proposed systems should not be directly visible from the street and be installed on the same plane / angle as the pitch of the dwelling\'s roof.
It's important to check with Belmont City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Rivervale 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 Rivervale
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Rivervale. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Rivervale
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 Rivervale home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Rivervale 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 Rivervale (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Rivervale Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Rivervale WA 6103 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6103 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Belmont City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Rivervale 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 Perth Regional Office , coordinates 31°57'20" S 115°52'11" E, around 4.3 km from the centre of Rivervale.