Solar Power Information - Torrens Island, SA, 5960
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Torrens Island home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Torrens Island and the 5960 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5960 Solar Power Statistics
In Torrens Island's postcode area (5960), more than 0 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 0 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 0, this works out to 0 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 0 dwellings in the 5960 area, so that calculates out at 0 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 0 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 0 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Torrens Island and 5960 postcode area residents are collectively generating $0 of energy at retail prices a year!
Torrens Island solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5960 region avoiding 0 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Torrens Island?
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Solar Energy Resources In Torrens Island
Torrens Island experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.94 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 5960 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 Torrens Island 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 Torrens Island in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,559 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,071 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,118 kWh (~259%)
- 13kW system - 19,653 kWh (~337%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Torrens Island, 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 Torrens Island'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, Torrens Island 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 5960 area.
Torrens Island 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, Torrens Island solar power system owners can expect to save $1,976 per year.
Unincorporated Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Unincorporated Council area.
It's important to check with Unincorporated Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Torrens Island 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 Torrens Island
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Installing A Solar Battery In Torrens Island
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 Torrens Island home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Torrens Island 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 Torrens Island (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Torrens Island Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Torrens Island SA 5960 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5960 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Unincorporated Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Torrens Island 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 Torrens Island , coordinates 34°46'55" S 138°31'18" E, around 822 metres from the centre of Torrens Island.