Solar Power Information - Thomson Brook, WA, 6239
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Thomson Brook home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Thomson Brook and the 6239 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6239 Solar Power Statistics
In Thomson Brook's postcode area (6239), more than 1,255 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 6,693 kW as at June 30, 2024.
Given a population of 4,126, this works out to 1,622 watts per person in the area, compared to a 994 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,883 dwellings in the 6239 area, so that calculates out at 67 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 27,720 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,733 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Thomson Brook and 6239 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,934,198 of energy at retail prices a year!
Thomson Brook solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6239 region avoiding 7,083 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Thomson Brook?
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Solar Energy Resources In Thomson Brook
Thomson Brook experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.94 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 6239 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 Thomson Brook 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 Thomson Brook in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,559 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,071 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,118 kWh (~259%)
- 13kW system - 19,653 kWh (~337%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Thomson Brook, 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 Thomson Brook'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, Thomson Brook 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 6239 area.
Thomson Brook 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, Thomson Brook solar power system owners can expect to save $1,337 per year.
Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Thomson Brook 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 Thomson Brook
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Installing A Solar Battery In Thomson Brook
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 Thomson Brook home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Thomson Brook 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 Thomson Brook (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Thomson Brook Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Thomson Brook WA 6239 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6239 current as at June 30, 2024.
- Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Thomson Brook 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 Charlies Creek , coordinates 33°35'41" S 115°57'29" E, around 3 km from the centre of Thomson Brook.