Solar Batteries Port Pirie, SA 5540
The 5540 postcode, which includes Port Pirie, Bungama, Coonamia, Lower Broughton, Napperby, Nelshaby, Pirie East, Port Davis, Port Pirie South, Port Pirie West, Risdon Park, Risdon Park South, Solomontown, Telowie and Warnertown, has 7,192 households. Of these, 3,893 homes — or 54.1% — have installed rooftop solar panels, reflecting the community's growing move toward renewable energy. With more Port Pirie residents looking to reduce their reliance on the electricity grid, many are now turning to solar battery storage as the next step. Solar batteries help homeowners lower energy bills, increase energy independence, and improve long-term sustainability.
According to daily average sunshine data from the nearest weather station at Port Pirie Nyrstar Comparison, households in this community receive approximately 5.1 kWh of sunlight per day. Across 5540, rooftop solar systems collectively generate approximately 35,592,000 kWh of clean energy each year, based on an average system size of 5.7 kW. At current electricity rates, that's equivalent to around $10,677,600 of clean energy at grid electricity costs annually.
Solar Battery energy storage is growing just as rapidly, with 272 battery systems now installed across 5540. Together, these systems provide 3,329 kWh of stored energy capacity, with the average household storing around 12.2 kWh. This means local solar households can typically power their homes for 4.9 hours each night using clean energy they generated themselves during the day.
So instead of sending excess solar energy back to the grid for lower returns, Port Pirie homeowners are now storing and using their own clean power around the clock. This smart approach not only reduces reliance on expensive coal-generated electricity from the grid, it protects against blackouts, improves sustainability, and maximises their solar investment and long-term financial returns.
Our interactive tools below allow you to analyze battery performance throughout the year in Port Pirie. Explore monthly charge time variations, compare different system configurations, and see how your household's daytime energy consumption affects battery charging efficiency. All calculations use real climate data and daylight hours specific to your location.
For context, the 22,132 kW of solar in this postcode generates approximately 35,592 MWh of clean energy annually.
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Solar Battery Installations Port Pirie, SA 5540
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Pirie: Port Pirie Nyrstar Comparison - approx. 144 m
Solar Batteries for Solar Panels Port Pirie, SA 5540
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Solar Battery Installers Port Pirie, SA 5540
O'Dea Solar & Electrical
508 Goyder Highway, 5523LG Solar Power Specialist & Authorised Solar Partner.
Home Solar Batteries Port Pirie, SA 5540
Port Pirie Demographics & Energy Profile
The 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics data highlights why Port Pirie is emerging as a hotspot for solar battery adoption. The area's 7,192 households include N/A% couple families with children, and an average household size of 2.2 — a demographic that typically has higher energy needs due to larger home sizes and greater daily electricity use.
Strong homeownership rates in Port Pirie further support this transition, with 58% properties owner-occupied, including 2020 homes with a mortgage and 2129 owned outright, representing households that are financially well-positioned to invest in long-term energy solutions like solar batteries.
The growing remote work trend adds another layer of opportunity, with N/A residents now working from home. This shift increases daytime electricity use, which aligns well with solar generation patterns and further strengthens the case for battery storage to capture and reuse solar energy later in the day.
Looking ahead, the presence of emerging electric vehicles owned in Port Pirie signals the next phase of the home energy transition. As EV adoption continues to grow, more households are recognising the benefits of integrating EV charging with solar battery systems, creating efficient, self-powered homes that maximise renewable energy use while minimising reliance on the grid.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data