Solar Power Information - Whim Creek, WA, 6718
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Whim Creek home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Whim Creek and the 6718 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6718 Solar Power Statistics
In Whim Creek's postcode area (6718), more than 52 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 752 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 710, this works out to 1,059 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 299 dwellings in the 6718 area, so that calculates out at 17 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 3,991 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 249 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Whim Creek and 6718 postcode area residents are collectively generating $422,423 of energy at retail prices a year!
Whim Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6718 region avoiding 1,020 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Whim Creek?
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Solar Energy Resources In Whim Creek
Whim Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.33 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 6718 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 Whim Creek 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 Whim Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,686 kWh (equivalent to ~166% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,623 kWh (~199%)
- 10kW system - 19,371 kWh (~332%)
- 13kW system - 25,183 kWh (~431%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Whim Creek, 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 Whim Creek's case, that is 20 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, Whim Creek 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 6718 area.
Whim Creek 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, Whim Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $1,713 per year.
Karratha City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Karratha City Council area. A Building Permit approval is required.
It's important to check with Karratha City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Whim Creek 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 Whim Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Whim Creek
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 Whim Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Whim Creek 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 Whim Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Whim Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Whim Creek WA 6718 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6718 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Karratha City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Whim Creek 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 Whim Creek , coordinates 20°50'29" S 117°50'7" E, around 592 metres from the centre of Whim Creek.