If you're considering adding solar panels (and/or a battery) to your home in Geraldton, Western Australia, in the 6530 postcode area, this page offers pertinent information and interesting statistics.
In Western Australia, installing solar panels is one of the most common ways for homes to lower their electricity costs. You can quickly compare solar installations and costs with Solar 365 in Geraldton, WA.
Since 2021, Solar 365 has provided 232 estimates for homes and businesses in the 6530 area. A Total of 187 households in the 6530 postcode area of Western Australia and 45 households in Geraldton have used the free quote service from Solar 365.
Over the course of a year, Geraldton experiences solar radiation levels that, on average, reach 5.69 kilowatt-hours per square metre each day. The solar output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 6530 area are displayed in the following graph as monthly averages.
The ideal panel's orientation and angle
For the best results, rooftop solar panels placed in Geraldton, Western Australia, should typically face north. The widespread consensus is that a decent panel angle should be roughly equal to latitude. In Geraldton, that means 28 degrees, but generally speaking, any rooftop angle is OK (unless it's less than 10 degrees, in which case tilt frames could be required).
Western Australia Feed-In Tariffs
In addition to giving your house electricity, Geraldton solar system installation owners may receive payment for extra energy produced. It's crucial to compare energy suppliers to find the best electricity plan in the 6530 area because feed-in tariffs in WA typically range from 3c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported at the moment.
Solar Energy Savings in Geraldton
Owners of solar power systems in Geraldton can anticipate annual savings of $1,660 based on the installation of a 6.6kW system, a self-consumption rate of 60%, and a feed-in tariff rate at the low end of the range of 3c.
Geraldton Solar Battery Installation
In Western Australia, more and more households are considering installing a home battery, either in conjunction with solar panels or as an upgrade or addition to an existing PV system. Several considerations will determine whether batteries are a good idea for your Geraldton house.
Our network of solar battery installers in Geraldton can give you advice on home energy storage as a retrofit update or as a component of the installation of a complete solar + battery system and give you a price.
Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any concerns about selecting, purchasing, or installing solar panels in Geraldton (or a home battery).
