Solar Power Information - Padthaway, SA, 5271
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Padthaway home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Padthaway and the 5271 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5271 Solar Power Statistics
In Padthaway's postcode area (5271), more than 1,495 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 10,283 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 6,922, this works out to 1,486 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,326 dwellings in the 5271 area, so that calculates out at 45 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 39,745 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,484 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Padthaway and 5271 postcode area residents are collectively generating $6,092,968 of energy at retail prices a year!
Padthaway solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5271 region avoiding 7,399 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Padthaway?
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Solar Energy Resources In Padthaway
Padthaway experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.61 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 5271 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 Padthaway 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 Padthaway in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,054 kWh (equivalent to ~121% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,465 kWh (~145%)
- 10kW system - 14,108 kWh (~242%)
- 13kW system - 18,340 kWh (~314%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Padthaway, 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 Padthaway's case, that is 36 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, Padthaway 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 5271 area.
Padthaway 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, Padthaway solar power system owners can expect to save $1,844 per year.
Tatiara Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Tatiara Council area.
It's important to check with Tatiara Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Padthaway 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 Padthaway
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Installing A Solar Battery In Padthaway
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 Padthaway home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Padthaway 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 Padthaway (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Padthaway Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Padthaway SA 5271 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5271 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Tatiara Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Padthaway 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 Padthaway , coordinates 36°35'45" S 140°29'11" E, around 687 metres from the centre of Padthaway.