Solar Power Information - Narre Warren, VIC, 3805
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Narre Warren home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Narre Warren and the 3805 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3805 Solar Power Statistics
In Narre Warren's postcode area (3805), more than 7,842 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 39,980 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 56,261, this works out to 711 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 18,529 dwellings in the 3805 area, so that calculates out at 42 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 135,086 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 8,443 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Narre Warren and 3805 postcode area residents are collectively generating $13,805,784 of energy at retail prices a year!
Narre Warren solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3805 region avoiding 52,758 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Narre Warren?
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Solar Energy Resources In Narre Warren
Narre Warren experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.03 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 3805 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 Narre Warren 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 Narre Warren in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,166 kWh (equivalent to ~106% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,400 kWh (~127%)
- 10kW system - 12,333 kWh (~211%)
- 13kW system - 16,033 kWh (~275%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Narre Warren, 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 Narre Warren's case, that is 38 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, Narre Warren 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 3805 area.
Narre Warren 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, Narre Warren solar power system owners can expect to save $1,156 per year.
Casey City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Casey City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where an installation will adversely affect the structural soundness of the roof or if the installation contravenes any existing planning requirements.
It's important to check with Casey City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Narre Warren 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 Narre Warren
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Installing A Solar Battery In Narre Warren
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 Narre Warren home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Narre Warren 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 Narre Warren (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Narre Warren Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Narre Warren VIC 3805 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3805 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Casey City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Narre Warren 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 Berwick (Buchanan Road) , coordinates 38°1'20" S 145°21'22" E, around 4.3 km from the centre of Narre Warren.