Solar Power Pricing – Gibson Desert South, WA, 872

Gibson Desert South Solar Power Systems

As at August 2022, Gibson Desert South solar power installations have taken place on 234 homes (postcode area 872).

Gibson Desert South has 5,125 homes so that equals a solar penetration of 5%.

This is lower than the state average of Western Australia which has a statewide solar household penetration of 38%. So Gibson Desert South is a fair way behind compared to the rest of the state.

The best performing suburb in Western Australia when it comes to the proportion of homes that have had solar power systems installed is Canning Vale with a solar household penetration of 65%.

With statewide solar household penetration of 38%, Western Australia is pretty good compared to the rest of the country which has solar penetration of 34%.

 

Gibson Desert South Solar Power Statistics:

Number of homes: 5,125

Number of homes with solar: 234

Household solar power system penetration: 5%

Statewide household solar power penetration: 38%

National household solar  power penetration: 34%

We estimate that last year, the homeowners in Gibson Desert South collectively saved $2,436,239 off their power bills! That’s money going straight back into the local Gibson Desert South community.

 

Solar Panels Gibson Desert South Pricing Information

According to our research, the average price for a 6.6kW solar system in Gibson Desert South is $4,000.

For a well performing solar system in Gibson Desert South, we estimate that the electricity generated will be approximately 28 kWh/day.

If 50% of the 28kWh is consumed in the home, and the remainder exported into the electricity grid, we estimate that the annual saving on a typical power bill is $2,019 per year.

This represents a simple payback time of 2.0 years which is a fantastic return on investment.

Solar Finance in Gibson Desert South

We estimate that when financing a $4,000 solar system in Gibson Desert South over 5 years, that the cost of finance in year 1 will be around $973.

This is based on an interest rate of 8% calculated monthly and without taking into account any possible extra charges like establishment fees or admin fees. Of course you need to check these numbers with a professional financial advisor.

Even still this means you may be able to install solar for zero deposit AND it is still cash flow positive. What we mean by “cash flow positive”, is that the amount saved by the solar system installation over one year is greater than the cost of financing that same solar system.

 

Government Solar Rebate in Gibson Desert South

Solar systems installed in Gibson Desert South on residential and commercial buildings are likely to be eligible for a Government rebate under the Federal Government’s Small Technology Certificate (STC) scheme.

The STC rebate is determined by your location in Australia and the size of the solar system that is being installed.

So if you install a 10kW solar system in Gibson Desert South, you are categorised in Zone 1 and likely to be eligible for a $5,365 rebate.

The advertised price and the amount you pay or finance is generally after the STC rebate has been removed from the gross price of the solar system.

The price of the STC does fluctuate so best to keep that in mind too.

Naturally conditions apply to obtaining an STC rebate so it is best to talk to a solar professional.

 

Optimal Solar Panel Placement in Gibson Desert South

In Gibson Desert South, it is best to face your solar panels north at an angle of 25deg. Having said that, the majority of Australian roofs don’t generally have the perfect roof for panel placement so don’t be too stressed if your roof is not optimally orientated with the correct roof pitch.

 

How Does Gibson Desert South Compare with its Neighbours?

Here is how Gibson Desert South compares with its neighbours:

Alice Springs is ahead with a solar penetration of 30%

Calvert is ahead with a solar penetration of 5%

Tennant Creek is ahead with a solar penetration of 12%