Solar Power Information - Whyalla Playford, SA, 5600
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Whyalla Playford home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Whyalla Playford and the 5600 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5600 Solar Power Statistics
In Whyalla Playford's postcode area (5600), more than 1,972 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 11,045 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 5,679, this works out to 1,945 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,942 dwellings in the 5600 area, so that calculates out at 67 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 48,617 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,039 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Whyalla Playford and 5600 postcode area residents are collectively generating $7,453,037 of energy at retail prices a year!
Whyalla Playford solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5600 region avoiding 9,050 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Whyalla Playford?
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Solar Energy Resources In Whyalla Playford
Whyalla Playford 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 5600 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 Whyalla Playford 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 Whyalla Playford 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 Whyalla Playford, 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 Whyalla Playford's case, that is 33 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, Whyalla Playford 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 5600 area.
Whyalla Playford 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, Whyalla Playford solar power system owners can expect to save $2,100 per year.
Whyalla City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Whyalla City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required includes if the total weight of panels is more than 100 kilograms, if the panels over-hang of the roof, panels are not fitted parallel to the roof or have a clearance of more than 100 millimetres from the roof.
It's important to check with Whyalla City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Whyalla Playford 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 Whyalla Playford
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Installing A Solar Battery In Whyalla Playford
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 Whyalla Playford home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Whyalla Playford 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 Whyalla Playford (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Whyalla Playford Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Whyalla Playford SA 5600 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5600 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Whyalla City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Whyalla Playford 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 Norrie , coordinates 33°1'49" S 137°31'58" E, around 3.1 km from the centre of Whyalla Playford.