Solar Power Information - Dudley Park, SA, 5008
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Dudley Park home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Dudley Park and the 5008 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5008 Solar Power Statistics
In Dudley Park's postcode area (5008), more than 2,590 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 16,363 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 13,712, this works out to 1,193 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,076 dwellings in the 5008 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 67,088 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,193 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Dudley Park and 5008 postcode area residents are collectively generating $10,284,626 of energy at retail prices a year!
Dudley Park solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5008 region avoiding 12,488 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Dudley Park?
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Solar Energy Resources In Dudley Park
Dudley Park experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.89 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 5008 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 Dudley Park 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 Dudley Park in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,482 kWh (equivalent to ~128% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,979 kWh (~154%)
- 10kW system - 14,965 kWh (~256%)
- 13kW system - 19,454 kWh (~333%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Dudley Park, 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 Dudley Park'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, Dudley Park 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 5008 area.
Dudley Park 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, Dudley Park solar power system owners can expect to save $1,956 per year.
Port Adelaide Enfield City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Port Adelaide Enfield City Council area.
It's important to check with Port Adelaide Enfield City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Dudley Park 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 Dudley Park
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Installing A Solar Battery In Dudley Park
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 Dudley Park home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Dudley Park 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 Dudley Park (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Dudley Park Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Dudley Park SA 5008 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5008 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Port Adelaide Enfield City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Dudley Park 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 Regency Park , coordinates 34°52'7" S 138°34'11" E, around 1.7 km from the centre of Dudley Park.