Solar Power Information - Port Augusta West, SA, 5700
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Port Augusta West home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Port Augusta West and the 5700 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5700 Solar Power Statistics
In Port Augusta West's postcode area (5700), more than 2,610 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 16,003 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 9,808, this works out to 1,632 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,362 dwellings in the 5700 area, so that calculates out at 49 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 71,515 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,470 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Port Augusta West and 5700 postcode area residents are collectively generating $10,963,195 of energy at retail prices a year!
Port Augusta West solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5700 region avoiding 13,312 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Port Augusta West?
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Solar Energy Resources In Port Augusta West
Port Augusta West experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.33 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 5700 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 Port Augusta West 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 Port Augusta West in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,156 kWh (equivalent to ~140% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,787 kWh (~168%)
- 10kW system - 16,311 kWh (~279%)
- 13kW system - 21,205 kWh (~363%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Port Augusta West, 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 Port Augusta West's case, that is 32 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, Port Augusta West 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 5700 area.
Port Augusta West 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, Port Augusta West solar power system owners can expect to save $2,132 per year.
Port Augusta City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Port Augusta City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the distribution of the weight will exceed 100kg at any one point of attachment to the roof, panels will over hang any point of the roof, the panels are not positioned parallel and installed more than 100mm above the roof line.
It's important to check with Port Augusta City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Port Augusta West 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 Port Augusta West
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Installing A Solar Battery In Port Augusta West
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 Port Augusta West home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Port Augusta West 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 Port Augusta West (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Port Augusta West Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Port Augusta West SA 5700 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5700 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Port Augusta City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Port Augusta West 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 Port Augusta West , coordinates 32°28'58" S 137°45'27" E, around 135 metres from the centre of Port Augusta West.