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If you're considering installing solar panels for your Seaford home, we have written this specific page about information and interesting statistics for Seaford and the 5169 postcode area in South Australia.
Postcode 5169 Solar Power Statistics
In Seaford's postcode area (5169), more than 4,061 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 19,835 kW as at December 31, 2021.
Given a population of 15,984, this works out to 1,241 watts per person in the area, compared to a 694 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,846 dwellings in the 5169 area, so that calculates out at 59 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 33.
Based on a conservative average of 79,493 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,968 homes) and retail electricity costs of 37c per kilowatt-hour; Seaford and 5169 postcode area residents are collectively generating $10,735,568 of energy at retail prices a year!
Seaford solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5169 region avoiding 14,798 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Solar Energy Resources In Huntfield Heights
Seaford experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.78 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year.
Annual Seaford Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Seaford in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 3kW system - 4,388 kWh (equivalent to ~75% of annual electricity consumption)
- 4kW system - 5,851 kWh (~100%)
- 5kW system - 7,314 kWh (~125%)
- 6kW system - 8,777 kWh (~150%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Seaford , 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 Seaford 's case, that is 35 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, Seaford solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In SA, feed in tariffs currently range from 8c to 17c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 5169 area.
Seaford Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 50% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 8c, Seaford solar power system owners can expect to save $1,975 per year.
Seaford Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Seaford SA 5169 include:
- Census 2016 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5169 current as at December 31, 2021.
- Onkaparinga City Council - South Australia
