Solar Power Information - Langs Landing, SA, 5353
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Langs Landing home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Langs Landing and the 5353 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5353 Solar Power Statistics
In Langs Landing's postcode area (5353), more than 1,198 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 7,648 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 3,664, this works out to 2,087 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,990 dwellings in the 5353 area, so that calculates out at 60 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 31,871 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,992 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Langs Landing and 5353 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,885,847 of energy at retail prices a year!
Langs Landing solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5353 region avoiding 5,933 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Langs Landing?
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Solar Energy Resources In Langs Landing
Langs Landing experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.97 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 5353 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 Langs Landing 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 Langs Landing in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,605 kWh (equivalent to ~130% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,126 kWh (~156%)
- 10kW system - 15,210 kWh (~260%)
- 13kW system - 19,772 kWh (~339%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Langs Landing, 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 Langs Landing'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, Langs Landing 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 5353 area.
Langs Landing 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, Langs Landing solar power system owners can expect to save $1,988 per year.
Mid Murray Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mid Murray Council area.
It's important to check with Mid Murray Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Langs Landing 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 Langs Landing
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Installing A Solar Battery In Langs Landing
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 Langs Landing home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Langs Landing 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 Langs Landing (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Langs Landing Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Langs Landing SA 5353 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5353 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Mid Murray Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Langs Landing 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 Swan Reach , coordinates 34°34'5" S 139°35'50" E, around 2.1 km from the centre of Langs Landing.