Solar Power Information - Firle, SA, 5070
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Firle home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Firle and the 5070 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5070 Solar Power Statistics
In Firle's postcode area (5070), more than 2,868 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 18,091 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 14,533, this works out to 1,245 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,022 dwellings in the 5070 area, so that calculates out at 41 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 72,504 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,531 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Firle and 5070 postcode area residents are collectively generating $11,114,852 of energy at retail prices a year!
Firle solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5070 region avoiding 13,497 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Firle?
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Solar Energy Resources In Firle
Firle experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.78 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 5070 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 Firle 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 Firle in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,314 kWh (equivalent to ~125% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,777 kWh (~150%)
- 10kW system - 14,628 kWh (~250%)
- 13kW system - 19,016 kWh (~326%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Firle, 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 Firle'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, Firle 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 5070 area.
Firle 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, Firle solar power system owners can expect to save $1,912 per year.
Norwood Payneham St Peters City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Norwood Payneham St Peters City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the panels are installed on a state heritage place, the panels are installed on a local heritage place and able to be seen from a public street, the system exceeds 100 kilograms in weight unless the weight is evenly distributed so that it does not exceed 100kg at any one fixing point, the panels are flush-mounted to the roof and the panels do not overhang the roof.
It's important to check with Norwood Payneham St Peters City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Firle 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 Firle
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Firle. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Firle
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 Firle home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Firle 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 Firle (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Firle Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Firle SA 5070 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5070 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Norwood Payneham St Peters City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Firle 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 Payneham , coordinates 34°53'33" S 138°38'32" E, around 1.7 km from the centre of Firle.