Solar Power Information - Katamatite East, VIC, 3649
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Katamatite East home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Katamatite East and the 3649 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3649 Solar Power Statistics
In Katamatite East's postcode area (3649), more than 98 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 561 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 432, this works out to 1,300 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 190 dwellings in the 3649 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 2,325 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 145 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Katamatite East and 3649 postcode area residents are collectively generating $237,632 of energy at retail prices a year!
Katamatite East solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3649 region avoiding 908 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Katamatite East?
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Solar Energy Resources In Katamatite East
Katamatite East experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.94 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 3649 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 Katamatite East 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 Katamatite East in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,559 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,071 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,118 kWh (~259%)
- 13kW system - 19,653 kWh (~337%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Katamatite East, 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 Katamatite East's case, that is 36 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, Katamatite East 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 3649 area.
Katamatite East 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, Katamatite East solar power system owners can expect to save $1,417 per year.
Moira Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Moira Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Moira Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Katamatite East 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 Katamatite East
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Installing A Solar Battery In Katamatite East
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 Katamatite East home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Katamatite East 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 Katamatite East (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Katamatite East Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Katamatite East VIC 3649 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3649 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Moira Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Katamatite East 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 Cobram Post Office , coordinates 35°54'59" S 145°39'0" E, around 15.7 km from the centre of Katamatite East.