Solar Power Information - Commissariat Point, SA, 5715
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Commissariat Point home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Commissariat Point and the 5715 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5715 Solar Power Statistics
In Commissariat Point's postcode area (5715), more than 2 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 46 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 23, this works out to 1,985 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 18 dwellings in the 5715 area, so that calculates out at 11 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 203 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 13 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Commissariat Point and 5715 postcode area residents are collectively generating $31,156 of energy at retail prices a year!
Commissariat Point solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5715 region avoiding 38 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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Solar Energy Resources In Commissariat Point
Commissariat Point experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.31 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 5715 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 Commissariat Point 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 Commissariat Point in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,125 kWh (equivalent to ~139% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,750 kWh (~167%)
- 10kW system - 16,250 kWh (~278%)
- 13kW system - 21,125 kWh (~362%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Commissariat Point, 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 Commissariat Point'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, Commissariat Point 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 5715 area.
Commissariat Point 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, Commissariat Point solar power system owners can expect to save $2,124 per year.
Port Augusta City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Port Augusta City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the distribution of the weight will exceed 100kg at any one point of attachment to the roof, panels will over hang any point of the roof, the panels are not positioned parallel and installed more than 100mm above the roof line.
It's important to check with Port Augusta City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Commissariat Point 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 Commissariat Point
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Installing A Solar Battery In Commissariat Point
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 Commissariat Point home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Commissariat Point 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 Commissariat Point (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Commissariat Point Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Commissariat Point SA 5715 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5715 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Port Augusta City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Commissariat Point 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 Port Augusta Power Station , coordinates 32°31'41" S 137°47'24" E, around 7.1 km from the centre of Commissariat Point.