Solar Power Information - Southbank, VIC, 3006
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Southbank home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Southbank and the 3006 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3006 Solar Power Statistics
In Southbank's postcode area (3006), more than 41 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,336 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 21,126, this works out to 63 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 16,660 dwellings in the 3006 area, so that calculates out at 0 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 4,695 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 293 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Southbank and 3006 postcode area residents are collectively generating $479,828 of energy at retail prices a year!
Southbank solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3006 region avoiding 1,834 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Southbank?
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Solar Energy Resources In Southbank
Southbank experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.19 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 3006 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 Southbank 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 Southbank in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,411 kWh (equivalent to ~110% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,694 kWh (~132%)
- 10kW system - 12,823 kWh (~220%)
- 13kW system - 16,669 kWh (~285%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Southbank, 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 Southbank'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, Southbank 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 3006 area.
Southbank 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, Southbank solar power system owners can expect to save $1,202 per year.
Melbourne City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Melbourne City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the property is affected by a heritage overlay and the solar panels are visible from street or a public park.
It's important to check with Melbourne City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Southbank 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 Southbank
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Installing A Solar Battery In Southbank
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 Southbank home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Southbank 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 Southbank (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Southbank Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Southbank VIC 3006 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3006 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Melbourne City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Southbank 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 Melbourne (Olympic Park) , coordinates 37°49'32" S 144°58'54" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Southbank.