Solar Power Information - Auburn, SA, 5451
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Auburn home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Auburn and the 5451 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5451 Solar Power Statistics
In Auburn's postcode area (5451), more than 244 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,528 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 658, this works out to 2,322 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 374 dwellings in the 5451 area, so that calculates out at 65 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 6,302 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 394 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Auburn and 5451 postcode area residents are collectively generating $966,143 of energy at retail prices a year!
Auburn solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5451 region avoiding 1,173 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Auburn?
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Solar Energy Resources In Auburn
Auburn experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.92 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 5451 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 Auburn 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 Auburn in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,528 kWh (equivalent to ~129% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,034 kWh (~155%)
- 10kW system - 15,057 kWh (~258%)
- 13kW system - 19,573 kWh (~335%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Auburn, 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 Auburn'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, Auburn 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 5451 area.
Auburn 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, Auburn solar power system owners can expect to save $1,968 per year.
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area.
It's important to check with Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Auburn 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 Auburn
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Installing A Solar Battery In Auburn
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 Auburn home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Auburn 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 Auburn (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Auburn Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Auburn SA 5451 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5451 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Auburn 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 Auburn , coordinates 34°1'34" S 138°41'5" E, around 352 metres from the centre of Auburn.