Solar Power Information - Inman Valley, SA, 5211
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Inman Valley home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Inman Valley and the 5211 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5211 Solar Power Statistics
In Inman Valley's postcode area (5211), more than 6,238 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 31,220 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 15,521, this works out to 2,011 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 9,857 dwellings in the 5211 area, so that calculates out at 63 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 119,884 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 7,493 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Inman Valley and 5211 postcode area residents are collectively generating $18,378,162 of energy at retail prices a year!
Inman Valley solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5211 region avoiding 22,316 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Inman Valley?
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Solar Energy Resources In Inman Valley
Inman Valley experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.58 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 5211 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 Inman Valley 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 Inman Valley in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,008 kWh (equivalent to ~120% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,410 kWh (~144%)
- 10kW system - 14,016 kWh (~240%)
- 13kW system - 18,221 kWh (~312%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Inman Valley, 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 Inman Valley's case, that is 35 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, Inman Valley 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 5211 area.
Inman Valley 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, Inman Valley solar power system owners can expect to save $1,832 per year.
Yankalilla Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Yankalilla Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the solar panels will be installed on a heritage place, the total weight exceeds 100 kilograms and the weight load is not distributed evenly so that it will not exceed 100 kilograms at any one point of attachment to the roof. In this situation, approval will be also be required if the panels (and any associated components) overhang from the roof, or if the panels are not fitted parallel to the roof, or the underside surface of the panels are more than 100 millimetres above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with Yankalilla Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Inman Valley 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 Inman Valley
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Inman Valley. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Inman Valley
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 Inman Valley home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Inman Valley 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 Inman Valley (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Inman Valley Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Inman Valley SA 5211 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5211 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Yankalilla Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Inman Valley 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 Inman Valley , coordinates 35°29'27" S 138°28'29" E, around 1.9 km from the centre of Inman Valley.