Solar Power Information - Cockburn, SA, 5440
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cockburn home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cockburn and the 5440 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5440 Solar Power Statistics
In Cockburn's postcode area (5440), more than 38 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 423 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 134, this works out to 3,159 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 139 dwellings in the 5440 area, so that calculates out at 27 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 1,942 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 121 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Cockburn and 5440 postcode area residents are collectively generating $297,650 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cockburn solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5440 region avoiding 361 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cockburn?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cockburn
Cockburn experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.47 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 5440 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 Cockburn 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 Cockburn in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,370 kWh (equivalent to ~143% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,044 kWh (~172%)
- 10kW system - 16,740 kWh (~287%)
- 13kW system - 21,762 kWh (~373%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cockburn, 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 Cockburn's case, that is 32 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, Cockburn 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 5440 area.
Cockburn 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, Cockburn solar power system owners can expect to save $2,188 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 Cockburn 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 Cockburn
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cockburn
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 Cockburn home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cockburn 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 Cockburn (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cockburn Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cockburn SA 5440 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5440 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Unincorporated Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cockburn 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 Cockburn , coordinates 32°4'34" S 140°59'49" E, around 239 metres from the centre of Cockburn.