A 5kW solar system is the minimum size that most Australian solar retailers will offer you. It’s an excellent size for the average Aussie home, as it should offset most or all of your electricity usage. This is especially important given how high electricity prices are in Australia. A 5kW system will have around 20 solar panels and around 100 square feet (9.3 square meters) of roof space.
To find out how many solar panels you need for a 5kW system, you need to know the wattage of the solar panel, the average amount of sunlight your area receives, and the efficiency of the solar panel. The average efficiency of a solar panel is about 15% to 22%. So, if you live in an area that receives 4 hours of direct sunlight per day, you would need about 13 solar panels with 415watts capacity to generate 5kW.
Looking at price statistics for 5,000 watts of power is a smart place to start if you're asking how much solar will cost to install as 5 kW solar systems are close to the typical size for solar panel installations in NSW, Australia. The size of your system, the kind of equipment you select, and the state in which you reside will all affect the cost.
The average price of solar energy in Australia as of October 2022 is $0.756 per watt ($3,780 for a 5-kilowatt installation). In light of this, the cost of a 5 kW solar system after the federal gov. rebate would be $2,700. (not factoring in any additional state rebates or incentives).
The direction and angle of your roof are just two of the numerous variables that affect how much electricity your solar panels generate. The most crucial factor is your location's level of sunshine; for instance, a 5kW system in Darwin, NT generates around 30% more electricity annually than one in Sydney, NSW. Having said that, solar energy is a viable option for anyone outside of the north. The largest factor affecting your solar savings is how much electricity costs where you live.
CITY | AVERAGE DAILY KWH | AVERAGE MONTHLY KWH | AVERAGE ANNUAL KWH |
Adelaide, SA | 21 | 630 | 7,560 |
Brisbane, QLD | 22 | 660 | 7,920 |
Canberra, ACT | 21 | 630 | 7,560 |
Darwin, NT | 25 | 750 | 9000 |
Hobart | 18 | 540 | 6,480 |
Melbourne | 19 | 570 | 6,840 |
Sydney, NSW | 20 | 600 | 7,200 |
Perth, WA | 23 | 690 | 8,280 |
This system can run both micro-inverters and string inverters. The 5kW micro inverter-based system is now one of our most popular options for typical electricity consumers and is a significant home solar system.
5,390 watts of direct current (DC) power are generated.
NSW produces between 600 and 700 kWh (kilowatt hours) of AC (alternating current) power monthly and needs up to 299 square feet of space.
reduces utility bills by up to 90% and can offset 40 to 90 percent of monthly power usage.
greatest power when the sun is directly overhead and pointing north.
consists of 13 microinverters, racking and attachments, 13 solar panels of 415watts capacity, and system monitoring.
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