Solar Power Information - Walgoolan, WA, 6422
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Walgoolan home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Walgoolan and the 6422 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6422 Solar Power Statistics
In Walgoolan's postcode area (6422), more than 5 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 27 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 61, this works out to 437 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 23 dwellings in the 6422 area, so that calculates out at 22 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 121 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 8 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Walgoolan and 6422 postcode area residents are collectively generating $12,833 of energy at retail prices a year!
Walgoolan solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6422 region avoiding 31 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Walgoolan?
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Solar Energy Resources In Walgoolan
Walgoolan experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.42 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 6422 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 Walgoolan 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 Walgoolan in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,293 kWh (equivalent to ~142% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,952 kWh (~170%)
- 10kW system - 16,587 kWh (~284%)
- 13kW system - 21,563 kWh (~369%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Walgoolan, 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 Walgoolan'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, Walgoolan 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 6422 area.
Walgoolan 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, Walgoolan solar power system owners can expect to save $1,467 per year.
Westonia Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Westonia Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Westonia Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Walgoolan 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 Walgoolan
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Installing A Solar Battery In Walgoolan
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 Walgoolan home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Walgoolan 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 Walgoolan (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Walgoolan Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Walgoolan WA 6422 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6422 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Westonia Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Walgoolan 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 Seven Oaks , coordinates 31°19'17" S 118°32'51" E, around 7.5 km from the centre of Walgoolan.