Solar Power Information - Port Broughton, SA, 5522
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Port Broughton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Port Broughton and the 5522 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5522 Solar Power Statistics
In Port Broughton's postcode area (5522), more than 684 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,366 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 1,321, this works out to 2,548 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,235 dwellings in the 5522 area, so that calculates out at 55 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 14,421 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 901 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Port Broughton and 5522 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,210,670 of energy at retail prices a year!
Port Broughton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5522 region avoiding 2,684 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Port Broughton?
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Solar Energy Resources In Port Broughton
Port Broughton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.11 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 5522 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 Broughton 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 Broughton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,819 kWh (equivalent to ~134% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,383 kWh (~161%)
- 10kW system - 15,638 kWh (~268%)
- 13kW system - 20,329 kWh (~348%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Port Broughton, 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 Broughton's case, that is 33 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 Broughton 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 5522 area.
Port Broughton 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 Broughton solar power system owners can expect to save $2,044 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 Port Broughton 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 Broughton
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Port Broughton. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Port Broughton
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 Broughton home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Port Broughton 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 Broughton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Port Broughton Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Port Broughton SA 5522 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5522 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Barunga West Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Port Broughton 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 Port Broughton , coordinates 33°36'10" S 137°56'5" E, around 432 metres from the centre of Port Broughton.