Solar Power Information - Metcalfe, VIC, 3448
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Metcalfe home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Metcalfe and the 3448 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3448 Solar Power Statistics
In Metcalfe's postcode area (3448), more than 267 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,385 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 917, this works out to 1,510 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 464 dwellings in the 3448 area, so that calculates out at 58 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 5,259 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 329 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Metcalfe and 3448 postcode area residents are collectively generating $537,490 of energy at retail prices a year!
Metcalfe solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3448 region avoiding 2,054 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Metcalfe?
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Solar Energy Resources In Metcalfe
Metcalfe experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.53 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 3448 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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,932 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,318 kWh (~142%)
- 10kW system - 13,863 kWh (~237%)
- 13kW system - 18,022 kWh (~309%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Metcalfe, 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 Metcalfe's case, that is 37 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, Metcalfe 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 3448 area.
Metcalfe 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, Metcalfe solar power system owners can expect to save $1,299 per year.
Mount Alexander Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mount Alexander Shire Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the site is located within a Heritage Overlay and the proposed panels will be visible from a street (other than a laneway) or public park.
It's important to check with Mount Alexander Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Metcalfe. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Metcalfe
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 Metcalfe home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Metcalfe Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Metcalfe VIC 3448 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3448 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Mount Alexander Shire Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Metcalfe 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 Malmsbury Reservoir , coordinates 37°11'47" S 144°22'27" E, around 11.4 km from the centre of Metcalfe.