Solar Power Information - Black Forest, SA, 5035
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Black Forest home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Black Forest and the 5035 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5035 Solar Power Statistics
In Black Forest's postcode area (5035), more than 1,065 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 7,060 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 6,062, this works out to 1,165 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,989 dwellings in the 5035 area, so that calculates out at 36 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 28,472 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,779 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Black Forest and 5035 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,364,728 of energy at retail prices a year!
Black Forest solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5035 region avoiding 5,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Black Forest?
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Solar Energy Resources In Black Forest
Black Forest 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 5035 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 Black Forest 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 Black Forest 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 Black Forest, 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 Black Forest'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, Black Forest 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 5035 area.
Black Forest 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, Black Forest solar power system owners can expect to save $1,924 per year.
Unley City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Unley City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is needed incudes if the photovoltaic system will be installed at a local heritage place and it is visible from the street, the total weight is more than 100 Kgs and the weight is not distributed evenly, panels will overhang from the roof, or if the panels are not fitted parallel to the roof, or with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100 millimetres above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with Unley City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Black Forest 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 Black Forest
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Black Forest. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Black Forest
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 Black Forest home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Black Forest 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 Black Forest (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Black Forest Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Black Forest SA 5035 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5035 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Unley City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Black Forest 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 km from the centre of Black Forest.