Solar Power Information - Melton, SA, 5552
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Melton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Melton and the 5552 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5552 Solar Power Statistics
In Melton's postcode area (5552), more than 83 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 490 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 320, this works out to 1,531 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 185 dwellings in the 5552 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 2,054 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 128 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Melton and 5552 postcode area residents are collectively generating $314,808 of energy at retail prices a year!
Melton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5552 region avoiding 382 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Melton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Melton
Melton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5 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 5552 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 Melton 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 Melton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,651 kWh (equivalent to ~131% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,181 kWh (~157%)
- 10kW system - 15,301 kWh (~262%)
- 13kW system - 19,892 kWh (~341%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Melton, 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 Melton'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, Melton 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 5552 area.
Melton 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, Melton solar power system owners can expect to save $2,000 per year.
Barunga West Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Barunga West Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include State Heritage listed properties and in the case of Local Heritage listing, if the system can be seen from ground level in a public street. Approval will also be needed where a system will be over 100kg (panels and mounting) and the weight load has not been distributed so it does not exceed 100 kg at any one point of attachment to the roof, the installation overhangs any part of the roof, the panels aren\'t fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100 mm above the surface of the roof
It's important to check with Barunga West Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Melton 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 Melton
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Melton. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Melton
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 Melton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Melton 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 Melton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Melton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Melton SA 5552 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5552 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Barunga West Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Melton 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 Paskeville , coordinates 34°2'25" S 137°54'1" E, around 8.1 km from the centre of Melton.