Solar Power Information - Paradise, SA, 5075
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Paradise home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Paradise and the 5075 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5075 Solar Power Statistics
In Paradise's postcode area (5075), more than 2,340 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 12,010 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 10,710, this works out to 1,121 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,645 dwellings in the 5075 area, so that calculates out at 50 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 47,830 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,989 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Paradise and 5075 postcode area residents are collectively generating $7,332,389 of energy at retail prices a year!
Paradise solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5075 region avoiding 8,904 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Paradise?
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Solar Energy Resources In Paradise
Paradise experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.75 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 5075 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 Paradise 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 Paradise in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,268 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,722 kWh (~149%)
- 10kW system - 14,536 kWh (~249%)
- 13kW system - 18,897 kWh (~324%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Paradise, 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 Paradise'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, Paradise 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 5075 area.
Paradise 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, Paradise solar power system owners can expect to save $1,900 per year.
Campbelltown City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Campbelltown City Council area.
It's important to check with Campbelltown City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Paradise 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 Paradise
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Paradise. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Paradise
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 Paradise home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Paradise 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 Paradise (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Paradise Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Paradise SA 5075 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5075 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Campbelltown City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Paradise 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 Thorndon Park , coordinates 34°52'28" S 138°41'9" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Paradise.