Solar Power Information - Wal Wal, VIC, 3385
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wal Wal home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wal Wal and the 3385 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3385 Solar Power Statistics
In Wal Wal's postcode area (3385), more than 125 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 816 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 506, this works out to 1,612 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 251 dwellings in the 3385 area, so that calculates out at 50 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 3,228 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 202 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Wal Wal and 3385 postcode area residents are collectively generating $329,932 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wal Wal solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3385 region avoiding 1,261 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wal Wal?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wal Wal
Wal Wal experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.72 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 3385 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 Wal Wal 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 Wal Wal in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,222 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,667 kWh (~148%)
- 10kW system - 14,444 kWh (~247%)
- 13kW system - 18,778 kWh (~322%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wal Wal, 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 Wal Wal'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, Wal Wal 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 3385 area.
Wal Wal 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, Wal Wal solar power system owners can expect to save $1,354 per year.
Northern Grampians Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Northern Grampians Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Northern Grampians Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wal Wal 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 Wal Wal
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Installing A Solar Battery In Wal Wal
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 Wal Wal home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wal Wal 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 Wal Wal (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wal Wal Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wal Wal VIC 3385 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3385 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Northern Grampians Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wal Wal 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 Glenorchy , coordinates 36°52'20" S 142°37'51" E, around 4.4 km from the centre of Wal Wal.