Solar Power Information - Pike River, SA, 5340
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Pike River home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Pike River and the 5340 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5340 Solar Power Statistics
In Pike River's postcode area (5340), more than 402 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,769 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,319, this works out to 2,099 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 599 dwellings in the 5340 area, so that calculates out at 67 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 11,793 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 737 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Pike River and 5340 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,807,929 of energy at retail prices a year!
Pike River solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5340 region avoiding 2,195 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Pike River?
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Solar Energy Resources In Pike River
Pike River experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.08 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 5340 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 Pike River 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 Pike River in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,773 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,328 kWh (~160%)
- 10kW system - 15,546 kWh (~266%)
- 13kW system - 20,210 kWh (~346%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Pike River, 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 Pike River'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, Pike River 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 5340 area.
Pike River 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, Pike River solar power system owners can expect to save $2,032 per year.
Renmark Paringa Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Renmark Paringa Council area. Circumstances where an approval is needed includes if the solar panels will be installed on a state or a local heritage place, the total weight of panels exceeds 100Kg and the weight is not distributed evenly, or if a part of the system will overhang from the roof of the building or the distance between the underside of the panels and the roof exceeds 100mm.
It's important to check with Renmark Paringa Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Pike River 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 Pike River
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Pike River. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Pike River
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 Pike River home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Pike River 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 Pike River (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Pike River Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Pike River SA 5340 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5340 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Renmark Paringa Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Pike River 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 Lyrup , coordinates 34°15'28" S 140°38'52" E, around 9.6 km from the centre of Pike River.