Solar Batteries Proof Range, SA 5550
The 5550 postcode, which includes Proof Range, Beaufort, Bowmans, Inkerman, Kallora, Nantawarra, Port Wakefield and South Hummocks, has 500 households. Of these, 247 homes — or 49.4% — have installed rooftop solar panels, reflecting the community's growing move toward renewable energy. With more Proof Range 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 Wakefield, households in this community receive approximately 5.0 kWh of sunlight per day. Across 5550, rooftop solar systems collectively generate approximately 4,962,000 kWh of clean energy each year, based on an average system size of 12.8 kW. At current electricity rates, that's equivalent to around $1,488,600 of clean energy at grid electricity costs annually.
Solar Battery energy storage is growing just as rapidly, with 21 battery systems now installed across 5550. Together, these systems provide 256 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, Proof Range 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 Proof Range. 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 3,171 kW of solar in this postcode generates approximately 4,962 MWh of clean energy annually.
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Solar Battery Installations Proof Range, SA 5550
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Proof Range: Port Wakefield - approx. 11 km
Solar Batteries for Solar Panels Proof Range, SA 5550
Explore 675 certified home battery systems available in Australia. Compare specifications, capacity, and installation requirements. Annual average charge times are calculated using Proof Range's local climate data and average daylight hours. Use the interactive chart above to see monthly variations and customise scenarios for your specific needs.
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Proof Range Demographics & Energy Profile
The 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics data highlights why Proof Range is emerging as a hotspot for solar battery adoption. The area's 500 households include N/A% couple families with children, and an average household size of 2.3 — a demographic that typically has higher energy needs due to larger home sizes and greater daily electricity use.
Strong homeownership rates in Proof Range further support this transition, with 44% properties owner-occupied, including 96 homes with a mortgage and 124 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 Proof Range 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