Solar Power Information - Whyalla Stuart, SA, 5608
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Whyalla Stuart home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Whyalla Stuart and the 5608 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5608 Solar Power Statistics
In Whyalla Stuart's postcode area (5608), more than 2,645 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 14,632 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 11,913, this works out to 1,228 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,595 dwellings in the 5608 area, so that calculates out at 40 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 64,404 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,025 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Whyalla Stuart and 5608 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,873,172 of energy at retail prices a year!
Whyalla Stuart solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5608 region avoiding 11,989 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Whyalla Stuart?
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Solar Energy Resources In Whyalla Stuart
Whyalla Stuart 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 5608 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 Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart, 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 Stuart'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 Stuart 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 5608 area.
Whyalla Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart
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Installing A Solar Battery In Whyalla Stuart
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 Stuart home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Whyalla Stuart 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 Stuart (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Whyalla Stuart Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Whyalla Stuart SA 5608 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5608 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Whyalla City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Whyalla Stuart 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 1.2 km from the centre of Whyalla Stuart.