Solar Power Information - Sandhurst, VIC, 3977
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Sandhurst home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Sandhurst and the 3977 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3977 Solar Power Statistics
In Sandhurst's postcode area (3977), more than 17,986 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 101,251 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 111,960, this works out to 904 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 37,953 dwellings in the 3977 area, so that calculates out at 47 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 358,244 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 22,390 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Sandhurst and 3977 postcode area residents are collectively generating $36,612,556 of energy at retail prices a year!
Sandhurst solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3977 region avoiding 139,912 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Sandhurst?
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Solar Energy Resources In Sandhurst
Sandhurst experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.22 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 3977 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 Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,457 kWh (equivalent to ~111% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,749 kWh (~133%)
- 10kW system - 12,914 kWh (~221%)
- 13kW system - 16,789 kWh (~287%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Sandhurst, 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 Sandhurst's case, that is 38 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, Sandhurst 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 3977 area.
Sandhurst 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, Sandhurst solar power system owners can expect to save $1,210 per year.
Frankston City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Frankston City Council area. Circumstances where an approval may be required include if the property is within a conservation or heritage overlay, if the size and position of solar PV system is not as per guidelines, if the total weight of panels at any one point of attachment to the building is above the benchmark or if the panels compromise building integrity.
It's important to check with Frankston City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst
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Installing A Solar Battery In Sandhurst
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 Sandhurst home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Sandhurst Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Sandhurst VIC 3977 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3977 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Frankston City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Sandhurst 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 Carrum Downs Sewer Works , coordinates 38°4'42" S 145°10'24" E, around 3.3 km from the centre of Sandhurst.