Solar Power Information - South Hummocks, SA, 5550
If you're considering installing solar panels for your South Hummocks home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for South Hummocks and the 5550 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5550 Solar Power Statistics
In South Hummocks's postcode area (5550), more than 245 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 3,125 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 883, this works out to 3,539 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 500 dwellings in the 5550 area, so that calculates out at 49 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 13,099 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 819 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; South Hummocks and 5550 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,008,104 of energy at retail prices a year!
South Hummocks solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5550 region avoiding 2,438 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In South Hummocks?
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Solar Energy Resources In South Hummocks
South Hummocks experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5 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 5550 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 South Hummocks 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 South Hummocks in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,651 kWh (equivalent to ~131% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,181 kWh (~157%)
- 10kW system - 15,301 kWh (~262%)
- 13kW system - 19,892 kWh (~341%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in South Hummocks, 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 South Hummocks'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, South Hummocks 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 5550 area.
South Hummocks 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, South Hummocks solar power system owners can expect to save $2,000 per year.
Barunga West Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Barunga West Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include State Heritage listed properties and in the case of Local Heritage listing, if the system can be seen from ground level in a public street. Approval will also be needed where a system will be over 100kg (panels and mounting) and the weight load has not been distributed so it does not exceed 100 kg at any one point of attachment to the roof, the installation overhangs any part of the roof, the panels aren\'t fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100 mm above the surface of the roof
It's important to check with Barunga West Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in South Hummocks 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 South Hummocks
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing South Hummocks. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In South Hummocks
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 South Hummocks home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to South Hummocks 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 South Hummocks (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
South Hummocks Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in South Hummocks SA 5550 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5550 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Barunga West Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in South Hummocks 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 Bonview , coordinates 34°1'16" S 138°7'38" E, around 1.8 km from the centre of South Hummocks.