Solar Power Information - Edwardstown, SA, 5039

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Edwardstown home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Edwardstown and the 5039 postcode area in South Australia.

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Postcode 5039 Solar Power Statistics

In Edwardstown's postcode area (5039), more than 1,908 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 13,679 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 8,827, this works out to 1,550 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,068 dwellings in the 5039 area, so that calculates out at 47 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 55,167 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,448 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Edwardstown and 5039 postcode area residents are collectively generating $8,457,039 of energy at retail prices a year!

Edwardstown solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5039 region avoiding 10,269 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Edwardstown?

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Solar Energy Resources In Edwardstown

Edwardstown experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.81 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 5039 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 Edwardstown 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 Edwardstown in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 7,360 kWh (equivalent to ~126% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,832 kWh (~151%)
  • 10kW system - 14,720 kWh (~252%)
  • 13kW system - 19,136 kWh (~328%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Edwardstown, 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 Edwardstown'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, Edwardstown 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 5039 area.

Edwardstown 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, Edwardstown solar power system owners can expect to save $1,924 per year.

Marion City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Marion City Council area.

It's important to check with Marion City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Edwardstown 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 Edwardstown

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Installing A Solar Battery In Edwardstown

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 Edwardstown home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Edwardstown 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 Edwardstown (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Edwardstown Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Edwardstown SA 5039 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5039 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Marion City Council - South Australia

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Edwardstown 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 Clarence Gardens Bowling Club , coordinates 34°58'21" S 138°34'44" E, around 1 km from the centre of Edwardstown.

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