Solar Power Information - South Yarra, VIC, 3141

If you're considering installing solar panels for your South Yarra home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for South Yarra and the 3141 postcode area in Victoria.

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Postcode 3141 Solar Power Statistics

In South Yarra's postcode area (3141), more than 376 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,291 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 22,411, this works out to 102 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 16,627 dwellings in the 3141 area, so that calculates out at 2 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 8,049 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 503 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; South Yarra and 3141 postcode area residents are collectively generating $822,658 of energy at retail prices a year!

South Yarra solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3141 region avoiding 3,144 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In South Yarra?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 144 households in South Yarra and 150 households across the 3141 postcode area in Victoria. Here's some of them:

You can join them! To get started, simply click the button below and we'll match you to up to 3 pre-vetted VIC accredited installers we trust who service the South Yarra and 3141 area. Or continue reading for more useful information.

Solar Energy Resources In South Yarra

South Yarra 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 3141 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 Yarra 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 Yarra 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 Yarra, 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 Yarra'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, South Yarra 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 3141 area.

South Yarra 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 Yarra solar power system owners can expect to save $1,202 per year.

Stonnington City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Stonnington City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is needed include if the solar panel installation will in a heritage overlay area and the panels will be visible from the street.

It's important to check with Stonnington City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in South Yarra 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 Yarra

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing South Yarra. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In South Yarra

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 Yarra home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to South Yarra 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 Yarra (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

South Yarra Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in South Yarra VIC 3141 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3141 current as at January 31, 2024.
• Stonnington City Council - Victoria

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in South Yarra 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 Melbourne Botanical Gardens , coordinates 37°49'51" S 144°59'2" E, around 1 km from the centre of South Yarra.