Solar Power Information - Leigh Creek, SA, 5731
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Leigh Creek home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Leigh Creek and the 5731 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5731 Solar Power Statistics
In Leigh Creek's postcode area (5731), more than 60 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 2,238 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 121, this works out to 18,494 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 144 dwellings in the 5731 area, so that calculates out at 42 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 10,526 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 658 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Leigh Creek and 5731 postcode area residents are collectively generating $1,613,606 of energy at retail prices a year!
Leigh Creek solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5731 region avoiding 1,959 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Leigh Creek?
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Solar Energy Resources In Leigh Creek
Leigh Creek experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.61 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 5731 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 Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,584 kWh (equivalent to ~147% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,301 kWh (~176%)
- 10kW system - 17,168 kWh (~294%)
- 13kW system - 22,319 kWh (~382%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Leigh Creek, 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 Leigh Creek's case, that is 30 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, Leigh Creek 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 5731 area.
Leigh Creek 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, Leigh Creek solar power system owners can expect to save $2,244 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 Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek
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Installing A Solar Battery In Leigh Creek
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 Leigh Creek home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Leigh Creek Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Leigh Creek SA 5731 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5731 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Unincorporated Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek South , coordinates 30°35'33" S 138°24'19" E, around 231 metres from the centre of Leigh Creek.