Solar Power Information - Wiluna, WA, 6646
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Wiluna home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Wiluna and the 6646 postcode area in Western Australia.
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Postcode 6646 Solar Power Statistics
In Wiluna's postcode area (6646), more than 14 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 270 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 234, this works out to 1,154 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 198 dwellings in the 6646 area, so that calculates out at 7 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 1,326 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 83 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Wiluna and 6646 postcode area residents are collectively generating $140,407 of energy at retail prices a year!
Wiluna solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 6646 region avoiding 339 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Wiluna?
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Solar Energy Resources In Wiluna
Wiluna experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.86 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 6646 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 Wiluna 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 Wiluna in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,967 kWh (equivalent to ~154% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,760 kWh (~184%)
- 10kW system - 17,933 kWh (~307%)
- 13kW system - 23,313 kWh (~399%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Wiluna, 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 Wiluna's case, that is 26 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, Wiluna 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 6646 area.
Wiluna 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, Wiluna solar power system owners can expect to save $1,586 per year.
Wiluna Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Wiluna Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Wiluna Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Wiluna 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 Wiluna
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Installing A Solar Battery In Wiluna
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 Wiluna home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Wiluna 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 Wiluna (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Wiluna Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Wiluna WA 6646 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 6646 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Wiluna Shire Council - Western Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Wiluna 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 Wiluna , coordinates 26°35'29" S 120°13'33" E, around 162 metres from the centre of Wiluna.