Solar Power Information - Salisbury Downs, SA, 5108
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Salisbury Downs home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Salisbury Downs and the 5108 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5108 Solar Power Statistics
In Salisbury Downs's postcode area (5108), more than 8,337 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 42,809 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 40,924, this works out to 1,046 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 16,168 dwellings in the 5108 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 174,435 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 10,902 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Salisbury Downs and 5108 postcode area residents are collectively generating $26,740,903 of energy at retail prices a year!
Salisbury Downs solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5108 region avoiding 32,471 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Salisbury Downs?
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Solar Energy Resources In Salisbury Downs
Salisbury Downs experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 5108 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 Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
- 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
- 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Salisbury Downs, 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 Salisbury Downs'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, Salisbury Downs 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 5108 area.
Salisbury Downs 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, Salisbury Downs solar power system owners can expect to save $1,944 per year.
Salisbury City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Salisbury City Council area. Circumstances where approval may be required is if the total weight of the panels is more than 100Kg, some part of the panels will overhang the roof area and the panels are not installed parallel to roof pitch.
It's important to check with Salisbury City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Salisbury Downs. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Salisbury Downs
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 Salisbury Downs home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Salisbury Downs Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Salisbury Downs SA 5108 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5108 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Salisbury City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Salisbury Downs 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 Halbury Road , coordinates 34°45'39" S 138°37'52" E, around 891 metres from the centre of Salisbury Downs.