Solar Power Information - Katherine South, NT, 850
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Katherine South home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Katherine South and the 850 postcode area in Northern Territory.
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Postcode 850 Solar Power Statistics
In Katherine South's postcode area (850), more than 935 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 8,126 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 6,757, this works out to 1,203 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,876 dwellings in the 850 area, so that calculates out at 33 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 42,037 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,627 homes) and retail electricity costs of 26c per kilowatt-hour; Katherine South and 850 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,989,334 of energy at retail prices a year!
Katherine South solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 850 region avoiding 9,820 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Katherine South?
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Solar Energy Resources In Katherine South
Katherine South experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.17 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 850 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 Katherine South 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 Katherine South in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,441 kWh (equivalent to ~162% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,329 kWh (~194%)
- 10kW system - 18,882 kWh (~323%)
- 13kW system - 24,546 kWh (~420%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Katherine South, Northern Territory 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 Katherine South's case, that is 14 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 Northern Territory
As well as providing your home with electricity, Katherine South solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In NT, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 8c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 850 area.
Katherine South 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 8c, Katherine South solar power system owners can expect to save $1,894 per year.
Katherine Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Katherine Council area.
It's important to check with Katherine Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Katherine South should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Northern Territory
A series of steps must be completed in Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory.
Solar Panel Installers In Katherine South
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Installing A Solar Battery In Katherine South
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 Katherine South home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Katherine South 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 Katherine South (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Katherine South Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Katherine South NT 850 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 850 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Katherine Council - Northern Territory
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Katherine South is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Northern Territory average of 0.64kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Katherine Country Club , coordinates 14°28'22" S 132°15'40" E, around 474 metres from the centre of Katherine South.