Solar Power Information - Gawler West, SA, 5118
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Gawler West home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Gawler West and the 5118 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5118 Solar Power Statistics
In Gawler West's postcode area (5118), more than 5,174 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 31,411 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 18,117, this works out to 1,734 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 7,926 dwellings in the 5118 area, so that calculates out at 65 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 127,993 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 8,000 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Gawler West and 5118 postcode area residents are collectively generating $19,621,380 of energy at retail prices a year!
Gawler West solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5118 region avoiding 23,826 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Gawler West?
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Solar Energy Resources In Gawler West
Gawler West experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 5118 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 Gawler West 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 Gawler West in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
- 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
- 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Gawler West, 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 Gawler West'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, Gawler West 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 5118 area.
Gawler West 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, Gawler West solar power system owners can expect to save $1,944 per year.
Gawler Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Gawler Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the property is a State or Local Heritage Place or in the case of the property being located in a Historic Conservation Zone, where any part of the solar system would be visible from the street (including side and rear streets). Approval is also required if the panels will overhang the existing roofline of your dwelling, if they are not fitted parallel to the roof line, or if the underside surface of the panels would exceed 100mm in height from the roof line. Approval is also required if the solar power system including any supporting structures would exceed 100 kilograms in total mass, or if it is attached to a roof mounting system with adjustable legs.
It's important to check with Gawler Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Gawler West 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 Gawler West
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Installing A Solar Battery In Gawler West
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 Gawler West home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Gawler West 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 Gawler West (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Gawler West Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Gawler West SA 5118 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5118 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Gawler Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Gawler West 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 Gawler , coordinates 34°36'4" S 138°44'9" E, around 649 metres from the centre of Gawler West.