Solar Power Information - Hallelujah Hills, SA, 5381
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Postcode 5381 Solar Power Statistics
In Hallelujah Hills's postcode area (5381), more than 109 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 613 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 298, this works out to 2,056 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 203 dwellings in the 5381 area, so that calculates out at 54 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 2,609 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 163 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Hallelujah Hills and 5381 postcode area residents are collectively generating $400,016 of energy at retail prices a year!
Hallelujah Hills solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5381 region avoiding 486 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Hallelujah Hills?
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Solar Energy Resources In Hallelujah Hills
Hallelujah Hills experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.08 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 5381 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 Hallelujah Hills 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 Hallelujah Hills in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,773 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,328 kWh (~160%)
- 10kW system - 15,546 kWh (~266%)
- 13kW system - 20,210 kWh (~346%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Hallelujah Hills, 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 Hallelujah Hills's case, that is 33 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, Hallelujah Hills 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 5381 area.
Hallelujah Hills 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, Hallelujah Hills solar power system owners can expect to save $2,032 per year.
Goyder Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Goyder Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the solar panels are to be installed on a State Heritage Place
It's important to check with Goyder Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Hallelujah Hills 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 Hallelujah Hills
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Installing A Solar Battery In Hallelujah Hills
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 Hallelujah Hills home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Hallelujah Hills 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 Hallelujah Hills (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Hallelujah Hills Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Hallelujah Hills SA 5381 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5381 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Goyder Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Hallelujah Hills 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 Worlds End , coordinates 33°50'7" S 139°4'26" E, around 5.2 km from the centre of Hallelujah Hills.