Solar Power Information - Port Bonython, SA, 5601
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Port Bonython home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Port Bonython and the 5601 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5601 Solar Power Statistics
In Port Bonython's postcode area (5601), more than 87 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 444 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 68, this works out to 6,531 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 110 dwellings in the 5601 area, so that calculates out at 79 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 1,944 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 121 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Port Bonython and 5601 postcode area residents are collectively generating $297,961 of energy at retail prices a year!
Port Bonython solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5601 region avoiding 362 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Port Bonython?
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Solar Energy Resources In Port Bonython
Port Bonython experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.22 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 5601 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 Port Bonython 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 Port Bonython in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,987 kWh (equivalent to ~137% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,585 kWh (~164%)
- 10kW system - 15,975 kWh (~274%)
- 13kW system - 20,767 kWh (~356%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Port Bonython, 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 Port Bonython'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, Port Bonython 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 5601 area.
Port Bonython 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, Port Bonython solar power system owners can expect to save $2,088 per year.
Whyalla City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Whyalla City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the total weight of panels is more than 100 kilograms, if the panels over-hang of the roof, panels are not fitted parallel to the roof or have a clearance of more than 100 millimetres from the roof.
It's important to check with Whyalla City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Port Bonython 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 Port Bonython
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Installing A Solar Battery In Port Bonython
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 Port Bonython home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Port Bonython 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 Port Bonython (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Port Bonython Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Port Bonython SA 5601 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5601 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Whyalla City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Port Bonython 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 Tregalana , coordinates 32°52'39" S 137°33'50" E, around 19.8 km from the centre of Port Bonython.