Solar Power Information - Novar Gardens, SA, 5040
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Novar Gardens home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Novar Gardens and the 5040 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5040 Solar Power Statistics
In Novar Gardens's postcode area (5040), more than 556 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,341 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 2,213, this works out to 1,510 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,003 dwellings in the 5040 area, so that calculates out at 55 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 13,613 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 851 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Novar Gardens and 5040 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,086,838 of energy at retail prices a year!
Novar Gardens solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5040 region avoiding 2,534 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Novar Gardens?
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Solar Energy Resources In Novar Gardens
Novar Gardens experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.86 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 5040 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 Novar Gardens 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 Novar Gardens in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,436 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,924 kWh (~153%)
- 10kW system - 14,873 kWh (~255%)
- 13kW system - 19,335 kWh (~331%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Novar Gardens, 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 Novar Gardens'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, Novar Gardens 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 5040 area.
Novar Gardens 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, Novar Gardens solar power system owners can expect to save $1,944 per year.
West Torrens City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the West Torrens City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the panels can be seen from the street in a historic conservation area, if the panels have a total weight exceeding 100 kilograms and the weight load is not distributed evenly, if the panels and any associated components in this situation overhang any part of the roof, or if the panels are not fitted parallel to the roof, or with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100 millimetres above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with West Torrens City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Novar Gardens 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 Novar Gardens
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Novar Gardens. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Novar Gardens
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 Novar Gardens home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Novar Gardens 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 Novar Gardens (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Novar Gardens Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Novar Gardens SA 5040 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5040 current as at October 31, 2024.
- West Torrens City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Novar Gardens 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 Adelaide Airport Old Site , coordinates 34°57'24" S 138°32'8" E, around 1.1 km from the centre of Novar Gardens.