Solar Power Information - Wedgefield, WA, 6721
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wedgefield home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wedgefield and the 6721 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6721 Solar Power Statistics
In Wedgefield's postcode area (6721), more than 187 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,265 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,585, this works out to 632 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,932 dwellings in the 6721 area, so that calculates out at 10 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 12,021 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 751 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Wedgefield and 6721 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,272,417 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wedgefield solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6721 region avoiding 3,071 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wedgefield?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wedgefield
Wedgefield experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 6.33 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 6721 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 Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 9,686 kWh (equivalent to ~166% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 11,623 kWh (~199%)
- 10kW system - 19,371 kWh (~332%)
- 13kW system - 25,183 kWh (~431%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wedgefield, Western Australia 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 Wedgefield's case, that is 20 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 Western Australia
As well as providing your home with electricity, Wedgefield solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In WA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 3c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 6721 area.
Wedgefield 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 3c, Wedgefield solar power system owners can expect to save $1,713 per year.
Port Hedland Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Port Hedland Council area.
It's important to check with Port Hedland Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wedgefield should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Western Australia
A series of steps must be completed in Western Australia 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 Western Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In Wedgefield
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Installing A Solar Battery In Wedgefield
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 Wedgefield home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wedgefield Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wedgefield WA 6721 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6721 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Port Hedland Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wedgefield is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Western Australia average of 0.7kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Port Hedland Airport , coordinates 20°22'21" S 118°37'54" E, around 3.6 km from the centre of Wedgefield.