Solar Power Information - Balbarrup, WA, 6258
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Balbarrup home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Balbarrup and the 6258 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6258 Solar Power Statistics
In Balbarrup's postcode area (6258), more than 861 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,191 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 5,784, this works out to 898 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,979 dwellings in the 6258 area, so that calculates out at 29 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 20,544 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,284 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Balbarrup and 6258 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,174,618 of energy at retail prices a year!
Balbarrup solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6258 region avoiding 5,249 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Balbarrup?
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Solar Energy Resources In Balbarrup
Balbarrup 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 6258 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 Balbarrup 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 Balbarrup 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 Balbarrup, 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 Balbarrup's case, that is 34 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, Balbarrup 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 6258 area.
Balbarrup 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, Balbarrup solar power system owners can expect to save $1,277 per year.
Manjimup Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Manjimup Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Manjimup Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Balbarrup 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 Balbarrup
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Installing A Solar Battery In Balbarrup
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 Balbarrup home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Balbarrup 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 Balbarrup (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Balbarrup Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Balbarrup WA 6258 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6258 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Manjimup Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Balbarrup 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 Wilgarrup , coordinates 34°9'7" S 116°12'15" E, around 6.3 km from the centre of Balbarrup.