Solar Power Information - Karratha, WA, 6714
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Karratha home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Karratha and the 6714 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6714 Solar Power Statistics
In Karratha's postcode area (6714), more than 1,011 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 10,389 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 14,151, this works out to 734 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,333 dwellings in the 6714 area, so that calculates out at 16 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 55,138 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,446 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Karratha and 6714 postcode area residents are collectively generating $5,836,374 of energy at retail prices a year!
Karratha solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6714 region avoiding 14,088 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Karratha?
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Solar Energy Resources In Karratha
Karratha experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.33 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 6714 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 Karratha 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 Karratha in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,686 kWh (equivalent to ~166% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,623 kWh (~199%)
- 10kW system - 19,371 kWh (~332%)
- 13kW system - 25,183 kWh (~431%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Karratha, 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 Karratha's case, that is 20 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, Karratha 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 6714 area.
Karratha 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, Karratha solar power system owners can expect to save $1,713 per year.
Karratha City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Karratha City Council area. A Building Permit approval is required.
It's important to check with Karratha City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Karratha 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 Karratha
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Installing A Solar Battery In Karratha
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 Karratha home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Karratha 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 Karratha (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Karratha Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Karratha WA 6714 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6714 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Karratha City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Karratha 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 Karratha Town , coordinates 20°44'17" S 116°50'56" E, around 311 metres from the centre of Karratha.