Solar Power Information - Fowlers Bay, SA, 5690
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Fowlers Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Fowlers Bay and the 5690 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5690 Solar Power Statistics
In Fowlers Bay's postcode area (5690), more than 750 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 5,019 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 3,544, this works out to 1,416 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,804 dwellings in the 5690 area, so that calculates out at 42 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 21,841 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,365 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Fowlers Bay and 5690 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,348,258 of energy at retail prices a year!
Fowlers Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5690 region avoiding 4,066 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Fowlers Bay?
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Solar Energy Resources In Fowlers Bay
Fowlers Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.19 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 5690 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 Fowlers Bay 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 Fowlers Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,941 kWh (equivalent to ~136% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,530 kWh (~163%)
- 10kW system - 15,883 kWh (~272%)
- 13kW system - 20,648 kWh (~354%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Fowlers Bay, 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 Fowlers Bay's case, that is 31 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, Fowlers Bay 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 5690 area.
Fowlers Bay 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, Fowlers Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $2,076 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 Fowlers Bay 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 Fowlers Bay
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Installing A Solar Battery In Fowlers Bay
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 Fowlers Bay home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Fowlers Bay 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 Fowlers Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Fowlers Bay Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Fowlers Bay SA 5690 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5690 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Unincorporated Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Fowlers Bay 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 Fowlers Bay , coordinates 31°59'24" S 132°26'14" E, around 300 metres from the centre of Fowlers Bay.