Solar Power Information - Toorak Gardens, SA, 5065
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Toorak Gardens home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Toorak Gardens and the 5065 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5065 Solar Power Statistics
In Toorak Gardens's postcode area (5065), more than 2,077 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 13,568 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 10,424, this works out to 1,302 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,826 dwellings in the 5065 area, so that calculates out at 43 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 53,694 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,356 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Toorak Gardens and 5065 postcode area residents are collectively generating $8,231,310 of energy at retail prices a year!
Toorak Gardens solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5065 region avoiding 9,995 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Toorak Gardens?
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Solar Energy Resources In Toorak Gardens
Toorak Gardens experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.72 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 5065 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 Toorak 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 Toorak Gardens in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,222 kWh (equivalent to ~124% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,667 kWh (~148%)
- 10kW system - 14,444 kWh (~247%)
- 13kW system - 18,778 kWh (~322%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Toorak 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 Toorak 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, Toorak 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 5065 area.
Toorak 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, Toorak Gardens solar power system owners can expect to save $1,888 per year.
Burnside City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Burnside City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include on a Heritage listed building. In the case of a Local Heritage listed building, the panels must not be able to be seen from a public street at ground level.
It's important to check with Burnside City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Toorak 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 Toorak Gardens
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Toorak Gardens. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Toorak 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 Toorak Gardens home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Toorak 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 Toorak Gardens (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Toorak Gardens Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Toorak Gardens SA 5065 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5065 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Burnside City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Toorak 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 Glenside , coordinates 34°56'48" S 138°37'49" E, around 1.5 km from the centre of Toorak Gardens.