Solar Power Information - Coogee, WA, 6166
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Coogee home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Coogee and the 6166 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6166 Solar Power Statistics
In Coogee's postcode area (6166), more than 2,132 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 12,450 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 10,100, this works out to 1,233 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,118 dwellings in the 6166 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 55,949 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,497 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Coogee and 6166 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,922,191 of energy at retail prices a year!
Coogee solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6166 region avoiding 14,295 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Coogee?
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Solar Energy Resources In Coogee
Coogee experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.36 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 6166 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 Coogee 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 Coogee in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,202 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,842 kWh (~169%)
- 10kW system - 16,403 kWh (~281%)
- 13kW system - 21,324 kWh (~365%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Coogee, 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 Coogee's case, that is 32 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, Coogee 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 6166 area.
Coogee 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, Coogee solar power system owners can expect to save $1,451 per year.
Cockburn City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Cockburn City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the structure is not in accordance with the Residential Design Codes. Approval also may be required where the installation is performed on any listed Heritage structure or within a Heritage Area or Precinct, or is subject to control under a Scheme Provision, Structure Plan, Policy, or the like. If the structure of the building is being altered for the solar installation or if the panels impact on the structural integrity of the building on which it is installed or any other structure, approval may also be necessary.
It's important to check with Cockburn City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Coogee 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 Coogee
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Coogee. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Coogee
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 Coogee home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Coogee 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 Coogee (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Coogee Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Coogee WA 6166 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6166 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Cockburn City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Coogee 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 Woodmans Point , coordinates 32°8'12" S 115°46'0" E, around 2.3 km from the centre of Coogee.