Solar Power Information - Westbourne Park, SA, 5041
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Westbourne Park home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Westbourne Park and the 5041 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5041 Solar Power Statistics
In Westbourne Park's postcode area (5041), more than 2,597 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 14,773 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 12,851, this works out to 1,150 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,315 dwellings in the 5041 area, so that calculates out at 49 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 59,578 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,724 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Westbourne Park and 5041 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,133,304 of energy at retail prices a year!
Westbourne Park solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5041 region avoiding 11,090 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Westbourne Park?
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Solar Energy Resources In Westbourne Park
Westbourne Park experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.81 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 5041 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 Westbourne Park 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 Westbourne Park in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,360 kWh (equivalent to ~126% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,832 kWh (~151%)
- 10kW system - 14,720 kWh (~252%)
- 13kW system - 19,136 kWh (~328%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Westbourne Park, 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 Westbourne Park'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, Westbourne Park 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 5041 area.
Westbourne Park 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, Westbourne Park solar power system owners can expect to save $1,924 per year.
Mitcham City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mitcham City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the installation will be peformed in a state heritage place and the panels will be seen from ground level from a public street. Approval will also be needed if the total weight of panels exceeds 100 kg and the weight will not be distributed evenly, panels will overhang from the roof, panels will not be 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 Mitcham City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Westbourne Park 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 Westbourne Park
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Westbourne Park. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Westbourne Park
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 Westbourne Park home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Westbourne Park 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 Westbourne Park (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Westbourne Park Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Westbourne Park SA 5041 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5041 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Mitcham City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Westbourne Park 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 Clarence Gardens Bowling Club , coordinates 34°58'21" S 138°34'44" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Westbourne Park.