Solar Power Information - Baudin Beach, SA, 5222
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Baudin Beach home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Baudin Beach and the 5222 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5222 Solar Power Statistics
In Baudin Beach's postcode area (5222), more than 330 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 1,644 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 575, this works out to 2,859 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 658 dwellings in the 5222 area, so that calculates out at 50 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 6,161 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 385 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Baudin Beach and 5222 postcode area residents are collectively generating $944,531 of energy at retail prices a year!
Baudin Beach solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5222 region avoiding 1,147 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Baudin Beach?
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Solar Energy Resources In Baudin Beach
Baudin Beach experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.47 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 5222 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 Baudin Beach 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 Baudin Beach in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,840 kWh (equivalent to ~117% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,208 kWh (~141%)
- 10kW system - 13,679 kWh (~234%)
- 13kW system - 17,783 kWh (~305%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Baudin Beach, 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 Baudin Beach's case, that is 35 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, Baudin Beach 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 5222 area.
Baudin Beach 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, Baudin Beach solar power system owners can expect to save $1,788 per year.
Kangaroo Island Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Kangaroo Island Council area.
It's important to check with Kangaroo Island Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Baudin Beach 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 Baudin Beach
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Installing A Solar Battery In Baudin Beach
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 Baudin Beach home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Baudin Beach 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 Baudin Beach (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Baudin Beach Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Baudin Beach SA 5222 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5222 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Kangaroo Island Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Baudin Beach 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 Pelican Lagoon , coordinates 35°48'35" S 137°47'31" E, around 8 km from the centre of Baudin Beach.