Solar Power Information - East Moonta, SA, 5558
If you're considering installing solar panels for your East Moonta home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for East Moonta and the 5558 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5558 Solar Power Statistics
In East Moonta's postcode area (5558), more than 2,160 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,039 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 4,633, this works out to 2,383 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,405 dwellings in the 5558 area, so that calculates out at 63 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 46,556 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,910 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; East Moonta and 5558 postcode area residents are collectively generating $7,137,020 of energy at retail prices a year!
East Moonta solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5558 region avoiding 8,666 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In East Moonta?
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Solar Energy Resources In East Moonta
East Moonta experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.03 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 5558 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 East Moonta 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 East Moonta in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,697 kWh (equivalent to ~132% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,236 kWh (~158%)
- 10kW system - 15,393 kWh (~264%)
- 13kW system - 20,011 kWh (~343%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in East Moonta, 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 East Moonta's case, that is 34 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, East Moonta 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 5558 area.
East Moonta 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, East Moonta solar power system owners can expect to save $2,012 per year.
Copper Coast Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Copper Coast Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include where a solar power system has a weight of more than 100 kilograms, unless the weight load is distributed so it doesn\'t exceed this weight at any one point of attachment to the roof, panels and associated equipment do not overhang the roof and the panels are fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panels being not more than 100 millimetres above the roof\'s surface. Properties affected by a Land Management Agreement or encumbrance registered on the Certificate of Title of the property may also have some requirements relating to the location of solar panels.
It's important to check with Copper Coast Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in East Moonta 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 East Moonta
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing East Moonta. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In East Moonta
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 East Moonta home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to East Moonta 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 East Moonta (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
East Moonta Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in East Moonta SA 5558 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5558 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Copper Coast Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in East Moonta 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 Moonta , coordinates 34°4'2" S 137°35'33" E, around 2.8 km from the centre of East Moonta.