Solar Power Information - Carew, SA, 5270
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Carew home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Carew and the 5270 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5270 Solar Power Statistics
In Carew's postcode area (5270), more than 156 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,001 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 565, this works out to 1,772 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 267 dwellings in the 5270 area, so that calculates out at 58 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 3,962 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 248 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Carew and 5270 postcode area residents are collectively generating $607,319 of energy at retail prices a year!
Carew solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5270 region avoiding 737 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Carew?
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Solar Energy Resources In Carew
Carew experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.72 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 5270 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 Carew 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 Carew in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,222 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,667 kWh (~148%)
- 10kW system - 14,444 kWh (~247%)
- 13kW system - 18,778 kWh (~322%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Carew, 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 Carew's case, that is 36 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, Carew 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 5270 area.
Carew 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, Carew solar power system owners can expect to save $1,888 per year.
Tatiara Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Tatiara Council area.
It's important to check with Tatiara Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Carew 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 Carew
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Installing A Solar Battery In Carew
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 Carew home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Carew 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 Carew (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Carew Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Carew SA 5270 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5270 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Tatiara Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Carew 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 Taunton , coordinates 36°10'56" S 140°34'19" E, around 16 km from the centre of Carew.