Solar Power Information - South Geelong, VIC, 3220
If you're considering installing solar panels for your South Geelong home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for South Geelong and the 3220 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3220 Solar Power Statistics
In South Geelong's postcode area (3220), more than 1,572 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 12,596 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 15,847, this works out to 795 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,868 dwellings in the 3220 area, so that calculates out at 20 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 44,249 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,766 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; South Geelong and 3220 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,522,204 of energy at retail prices a year!
South Geelong solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3220 region avoiding 17,281 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In South Geelong?
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Solar Energy Resources In South Geelong
South Geelong experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.19 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 3220 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 South Geelong 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 South Geelong in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,411 kWh (equivalent to ~110% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,694 kWh (~132%)
- 10kW system - 12,823 kWh (~220%)
- 13kW system - 16,669 kWh (~285%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in South Geelong, 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 South Geelong'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, South Geelong 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 3220 area.
South Geelong 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, South Geelong solar power system owners can expect to save $1,202 per year.
Greater Geelong City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Greater Geelong City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the solar panels installation is to be done on a heritage overlay and is visible from a street or a public park.
It's important to check with Greater Geelong City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in South Geelong 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 South Geelong
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing South Geelong. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In South Geelong
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 South Geelong home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to South Geelong 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 South Geelong (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
South Geelong Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in South Geelong VIC 3220 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3220 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Greater Geelong City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in South Geelong 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 Belmont , coordinates 38°10'23" S 144°20'15" E, around 1.9 km from the centre of South Geelong.