Solar Power Information - Fitzroy, SA, 5082
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Fitzroy home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Fitzroy and the 5082 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5082 Solar Power Statistics
In Fitzroy's postcode area (5082), more than 2,943 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 18,915 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 15,599, this works out to 1,213 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,737 dwellings in the 5082 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 76,600 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,787 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Fitzroy and 5082 postcode area residents are collectively generating $11,742,719 of energy at retail prices a year!
Fitzroy solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5082 region avoiding 14,259 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Fitzroy?
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Solar Energy Resources In Fitzroy
Fitzroy experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.83 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 5082 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 Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,391 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,869 kWh (~152%)
- 10kW system - 14,781 kWh (~253%)
- 13kW system - 19,215 kWh (~329%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Fitzroy, 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 Fitzroy'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, Fitzroy 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 5082 area.
Fitzroy 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, Fitzroy solar power system owners can expect to save $1,932 per year.
Prospect City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Prospect City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the installation will be performed on a State heritage place, or it has a total weight that is greater than 100kg and the weight load is not distributed evenly so that it doesn\'t exceed 100kg at any single point of attachment to the roof. Approval will also be required if the panels in this circumstance (and any associated components) overhang any part of the roof, the panels are not fitted parallel to the roof, with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100mm above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with Prospect City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy
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Installing A Solar Battery In Fitzroy
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 Fitzroy home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Fitzroy Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Fitzroy SA 5082 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5082 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Prospect City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Fitzroy 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 North Adelaide , coordinates 34°54'59" S 138°35'42" E, around 2.2 km from the centre of Fitzroy.