Solar Power Information - Willetton, WA, 6155
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Willetton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Willetton and the 6155 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6155 Solar Power Statistics
In Willetton's postcode area (6155), more than 12,269 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 61,627 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 50,806, this works out to 1,213 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 17,300 dwellings in the 6155 area, so that calculates out at 71 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 275,402 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 17,213 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Willetton and 6155 postcode area residents are collectively generating $29,151,339 of energy at retail prices a year!
Willetton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6155 region avoiding 70,365 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Willetton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Willetton
Willetton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.33 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 6155 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 Willetton 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 Willetton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,156 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,787 kWh (~168%)
- 10kW system - 16,311 kWh (~279%)
- 13kW system - 21,205 kWh (~363%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Willetton, 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 Willetton's case, that is 32 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, Willetton 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 6155 area.
Willetton 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, Willetton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,443 per year.
Canning City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Canning City Council area.
It's important to check with Canning City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Willetton 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 Willetton
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Installing A Solar Battery In Willetton
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 Willetton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Willetton 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 Willetton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Willetton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Willetton WA 6155 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6155 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Canning City Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Willetton 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 Murdoch , coordinates 32°4'33" S 115°50'49" E, around 4.1 km from the centre of Willetton.