Solar Power Information - Smoky Bay, SA, 5680
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Smoky Bay home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Smoky Bay and the 5680 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5680 Solar Power Statistics
In Smoky Bay's postcode area (5680), more than 768 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,815 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 1,824, this works out to 2,640 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,274 dwellings in the 5680 area, so that calculates out at 60 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 21,195 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,325 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Smoky Bay and 5680 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,249,219 of energy at retail prices a year!
Smoky Bay solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5680 region avoiding 3,945 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Smoky Bay?
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Solar Energy Resources In Smoky Bay
Smoky Bay experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.25 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 5680 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 Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,033 kWh (equivalent to ~138% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,640 kWh (~165%)
- 10kW system - 16,066 kWh (~275%)
- 13kW system - 20,886 kWh (~358%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Smoky Bay, 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 Smoky Bay'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, Smoky Bay 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 5680 area.
Smoky Bay 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, Smoky Bay solar power system owners can expect to save $2,100 per year.
Ceduna Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Ceduna Council area.
It's important to check with Ceduna Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay
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Installing A Solar Battery In Smoky Bay
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 Smoky Bay home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Smoky Bay Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Smoky Bay SA 5680 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5680 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Ceduna Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay , coordinates 32°22'34" S 133°56'13" E, around 104 metres from the centre of Smoky Bay.