Solar Power Information - Calrossie, VIC, 3971

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Calrossie home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Calrossie and the 3971 postcode area in Victoria.

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Postcode 3971 Solar Power Statistics

In Calrossie's postcode area (3971), more than 812 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,631 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 3,780, this works out to 1,225 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,254 dwellings in the 3971 area, so that calculates out at 36 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 15,764 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 985 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Calrossie and 3971 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,611,117 of energy at retail prices a year!

Calrossie solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3971 region avoiding 6,157 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Calrossie?

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Solar Energy Resources In Calrossie

Calrossie 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 3971 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 Calrossie 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 Calrossie 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 Calrossie, 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 Calrossie's case, that is 38 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, Calrossie 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 3971 area.

Calrossie 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, Calrossie solar power system owners can expect to save $1,164 per year.

Wellington Shire Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Wellington Shire Council area.

It's important to check with Wellington Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Calrossie 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 Calrossie

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Installing A Solar Battery In Calrossie

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 Calrossie home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Calrossie 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 Calrossie (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Calrossie Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Calrossie VIC 3971 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3971 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Wellington Shire Council - Victoria

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Calrossie 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 Won Wron Prison , coordinates 38°29'8" S 146°40'18" E, around 1 km from the centre of Calrossie.

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