Solar Power Information - Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Mount Gambier home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Mount Gambier and the 5290 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5290 Solar Power Statistics
In Mount Gambier's postcode area (5290), more than 3,410 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 21,708 kW as at June 30, 2024.
Given a population of 23,489, this works out to 924 watts per person in the area, compared to a 994 watts Australian average. There are approximately 11,690 dwellings in the 5290 area, so that calculates out at 29 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 77,352 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,835 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Mount Gambier and 5290 postcode area residents are collectively generating $11,858,098 of energy at retail prices a year!
Mount Gambier solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5290 region avoiding 14,399 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Mount Gambier?
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Solar Energy Resources In Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.25 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 5290 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 Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,503 kWh (equivalent to ~111% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,804 kWh (~134%)
- 10kW system - 13,006 kWh (~223%)
- 13kW system - 16,908 kWh (~290%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Mount Gambier, 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 Mount Gambier's case, that is 37 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, Mount Gambier 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 5290 area.
Mount Gambier 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, Mount Gambier solar power system owners can expect to save $1,700 per year.
Mount Gambier City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Mount Gambier City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required are if the solar system is installed on a frame that is raised >100mm off the roof, or if the building is in a State Heritage Place or Area.
It's important to check with Mount Gambier City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier
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Installing A Solar Battery In Mount Gambier
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 Mount Gambier home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Mount Gambier Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Mount Gambier SA 5290 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5290 current as at June 30, 2024.
- Mount Gambier City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier Council Depot , coordinates 37°49'20" S 140°45'33" E, around 2 km from the centre of Mount Gambier.