Solar Power Information - American River, SA, 5221
If you're considering installing solar panels for your American River home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for American River and the 5221 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5221 Solar Power Statistics
In American River's postcode area (5221), more than 144 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 702 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 280, this works out to 2,509 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 267 dwellings in the 5221 area, so that calculates out at 54 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 2,632 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 165 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; American River and 5221 postcode area residents are collectively generating $403,542 of energy at retail prices a year!
American River solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5221 region avoiding 490 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In American River?
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Solar Energy Resources In American River
American River experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.47 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 5221 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 American River 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 American River in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,840 kWh (equivalent to ~117% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,208 kWh (~141%)
- 10kW system - 13,679 kWh (~234%)
- 13kW system - 17,783 kWh (~305%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in American River, South 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 American River's case, that is 35 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 South Australia
As well as providing your home with electricity, American River solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In SA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 5221 area.
American River 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 5c, American River solar power system owners can expect to save $1,788 per year.
Kangaroo Island Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kangaroo Island Council area.
It's important to check with Kangaroo Island Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in American River should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In South Australia
A series of steps must be completed in South 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 South Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In American River
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Installing A Solar Battery In American River
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 American River home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to American River 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 American River (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
American River Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in American River SA 5221 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5221 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Kangaroo Island Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in American River is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the South Australia average of 0.51kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is American River , coordinates 35°46'58" S 137°46'11" E, around 1.4 km from the centre of American River.