Solar Power Information - Altona, VIC, 3018
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Altona home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Altona and the 3018 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3018 Solar Power Statistics
In Altona's postcode area (3018), more than 1,476 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 9,139 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 12,884, this works out to 709 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,091 dwellings in the 3018 area, so that calculates out at 24 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 32,107 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,007 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Altona and 3018 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,281,346 of energy at retail prices a year!
Altona solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3018 region avoiding 12,539 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Altona?
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Solar Energy Resources In Altona
Altona experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.19 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 3018 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 Altona 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 Altona in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,411 kWh (equivalent to ~110% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,694 kWh (~132%)
- 10kW system - 12,823 kWh (~220%)
- 13kW system - 16,669 kWh (~285%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Altona, 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 Altona'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, Altona 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 3018 area.
Altona 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, Altona solar power system owners can expect to save $1,202 per year.
Hobsons Bay City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Hobsons Bay City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where solar panels are installed on a Heritage Overlay and the panels and supporting equipment are visible from a street (other than a lane) or public park.
It's important to check with Hobsons Bay City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Altona 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 Altona
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Altona. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Altona
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 Altona home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Altona 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 Altona (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Altona Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Altona VIC 3018 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3018 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Hobsons Bay City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Altona 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 Altona (City Offices) , coordinates 37°51'48" S 144°49'34" E, around 746 metres from the centre of Altona.