Solar Power Information - Woori Yallock, VIC, 3139
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Woori Yallock home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Woori Yallock and the 3139 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3139 Solar Power Statistics
In Woori Yallock's postcode area (3139), more than 2,060 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 13,468 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 13,633, this works out to 988 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,197 dwellings in the 3139 area, so that calculates out at 40 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 45,845 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,865 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Woori Yallock and 3139 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,685,347 of energy at retail prices a year!
Woori Yallock solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3139 region avoiding 17,905 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Woori Yallock?
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Solar Energy Resources In Woori Yallock
Woori Yallock experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.06 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 3139 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 Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,212 kWh (equivalent to ~106% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,455 kWh (~128%)
- 10kW system - 12,425 kWh (~213%)
- 13kW system - 16,152 kWh (~277%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Woori Yallock, 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 Woori Yallock'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, Woori Yallock 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 3139 area.
Woori Yallock 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, Woori Yallock solar power system owners can expect to save $1,164 per year.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Yarra Ranges Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Yarra Ranges Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock
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Installing A Solar Battery In Woori Yallock
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 Woori Yallock home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Woori Yallock Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Woori Yallock VIC 3139 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3139 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Yarra Ranges Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Woori Yallock 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 Seville , coordinates 37°48'10" S 145°29'37" E, around 4.1 km from the centre of Woori Yallock.