Solar Power Information - Karcultaby, SA, 5654
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Karcultaby home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Karcultaby and the 5654 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5654 Solar Power Statistics
In Karcultaby's postcode area (5654), more than 65 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 319 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 189, this works out to 1,687 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 122 dwellings in the 5654 area, so that calculates out at 53 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 1,382 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 86 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Karcultaby and 5654 postcode area residents are collectively generating $211,821 of energy at retail prices a year!
Karcultaby solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5654 region avoiding 257 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Karcultaby?
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Solar Energy Resources In Karcultaby
Karcultaby experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.17 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 5654 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 Karcultaby 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 Karcultaby in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,911 kWh (equivalent to ~135% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,493 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,822 kWh (~271%)
- 13kW system - 20,568 kWh (~352%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Karcultaby, 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 Karcultaby's case, that is 32 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, Karcultaby 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 5654 area.
Karcultaby 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, Karcultaby solar power system owners can expect to save $2,068 per year.
Streaky Bay Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Streaky Bay Council area.
It's important to check with Streaky Bay Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Karcultaby 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 Karcultaby
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Installing A Solar Battery In Karcultaby
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 Karcultaby home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Karcultaby 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 Karcultaby (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Karcultaby Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Karcultaby SA 5654 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5654 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Streaky Bay Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Karcultaby 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 Karcultaby , coordinates 32°44'9" S 134°58'15" E, around 3.5 km from the centre of Karcultaby.