Solar Power Information - Katandra West, VIC, 3634
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Katandra West home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Katandra West and the 3634 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3634 Solar Power Statistics
In Katandra West's postcode area (3634), more than 401 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,812 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,743, this works out to 1,613 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 712 dwellings in the 3634 area, so that calculates out at 56 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 11,528 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 720 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Katandra West and 3634 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,178,144 of energy at retail prices a year!
Katandra West solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3634 region avoiding 4,502 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Katandra West?
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Solar Energy Resources In Katandra West
Katandra West experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.89 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 3634 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 Katandra West 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 Katandra West in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,482 kWh (equivalent to ~128% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,979 kWh (~154%)
- 10kW system - 14,965 kWh (~256%)
- 13kW system - 19,454 kWh (~333%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Katandra West, 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 Katandra West'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, Katandra West 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 3634 area.
Katandra West 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, Katandra West solar power system owners can expect to save $1,402 per year.
Greater Shepparton City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Greater Shepparton City Council area.
It's important to check with Greater Shepparton City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Katandra West 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 Katandra West
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Installing A Solar Battery In Katandra West
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 Katandra West home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Katandra West 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 Katandra West (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Katandra West Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Katandra West VIC 3634 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3634 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Greater Shepparton City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Katandra West 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 Katandra West , coordinates 36°13'0" S 145°33'0" E, around 1.9 km from the centre of Katandra West.