Solar Power Information - Elizabeth East, SA, 5112
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Elizabeth East home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Elizabeth East and the 5112 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5112 Solar Power Statistics
In Elizabeth East's postcode area (5112), more than 3,559 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 19,473 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 18,965, this works out to 1,027 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 8,345 dwellings in the 5112 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 79,349 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,959 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Elizabeth East and 5112 postcode area residents are collectively generating $12,164,233 of energy at retail prices a year!
Elizabeth East solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5112 region avoiding 14,771 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Elizabeth East?
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Solar Energy Resources In Elizabeth East
Elizabeth East experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 5112 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 Elizabeth East 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 Elizabeth East in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
- 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
- 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Elizabeth East, 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 Elizabeth East'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, Elizabeth East 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 5112 area.
Elizabeth East 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, Elizabeth East solar power system owners can expect to save $1,944 per year.
Playford City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Playford City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is needed includes where the total system weight exceeds 100Kgs and the weight is not evenly distributed (more than 100Kgs at a point of attachment) and panels overhang from the roof, panels are not fitted parallel to the roof or underside of the panels is more than 100 millimeters above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with Playford City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Elizabeth East 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 Elizabeth East
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Installing A Solar Battery In Elizabeth East
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 Elizabeth East home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Elizabeth East 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 Elizabeth East (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Elizabeth East Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Elizabeth East SA 5112 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5112 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Playford City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Elizabeth East 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 Elizabeth Park , coordinates 34°42'37" S 138°40'52" E, around 1.6 km from the centre of Elizabeth East.