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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Parafield Gardens solar fact
Parafield Gardens has SA's highest proportion of homes with solar matched to a battery — 38% battery attachment rate — driven by the suburb's proximity to the Parafield Airport flight path, where power outages from aircraft incidents are genuinely more frequent than in equivalent suburbs
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (619 kWh)
Solar in Parafield Gardens — What You Need to Know
Parafield Gardens is a northern Adelaide suburb built primarily in the 1970s–80s adjacent to Parafield Airport, and its demographic story is one of working-class stability transitioning to active sustainability investment. The suburb's brick homes on 600–700m² lots are predominantly owner-occupied by long-term residents with low mortgage debt and high motivation to reduce electricity costs — SA's 38c/kWh tariff creates annual bills of $2,600+ for typical Parafield Gardens households. Salisbury City Council has been one of SA's most active municipalities on solar, running community programs specifically for the Parafield Gardens area that address both the economics and the energy security arguments for battery storage. The airport proximity has made energy security particularly salient for local residents, and the suburb's battery attachment rate reflects this practical concern. Adelaide's competitive installer market — one of Australia's most solar-active cities — means Parafield Gardens homeowners regularly receive 5+ competitive quotes.
Solar Panel Cost in Parafield Gardens 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $2842–$3344 | $2280+ | 3.3c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3344–$4484 | $3040 | 3.3c |
| 10kW | $4347–$5829 | $4256+ | 3.3c |
FAQs — Solar in Parafield Gardens
How much do solar panels cost in Parafield Gardens?
A 6.6kW system in Parafield Gardens 5107 costs $3344–$4484 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens earns a A- (Very Good) solar grade with a score of 86/100. 46% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Parafield Gardens?
6.6kW suits most Parafield Gardens homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. SA's feed-in tariff is 3.3c.
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Going Solar in Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens, in the Adelaide region of SA, receives approximately 5.1 peak sun hours per day — well above the national average of 4.2 hours. With electricity rates of approximately 42c/kWh and Zone 2 Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) applying in this area, the financial case for solar in Parafield Gardens is moderate.
At 46% solar adoption, Parafield Gardens is already a solar leader in the region. This means experienced local installers are readily available and the grid operator has well-established processes for residential solar connections.
A 6.6kW solar system in Parafield Gardens costs approximately $3344–$4484 after STC rebates. At 5.1h daily sun and 42c/kWh electricity, you can expect annual savings of approximately $98 — giving a payback period of 40.8–66.3 years, followed by 20+ years of near-free electricity.
The electricity network in Parafield Gardens is managed by SA Power Networks (SAPN). SA Power Networks (SAPN) manages the entire SA network. SAPN's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program allows batteries to participate in grid services. For residential systems above 5kW, a network connection application is typically required — your installer will handle this as part of the installation process.
Solar Rebates in Parafield Gardens
Homeowners in Parafield Gardens () access the following solar incentives in 2026:
Zone 2 FEDERAL STCs
Zone 2 STCs worth approximately $2,800–$3,400 off a 6.6kW system. STCs are applied as a point-of-sale discount — your installer handles the paperwork.
STATE: SA
SA Home Battery Scheme: subsidised loans up to $4,000 for battery + solar systems
FEED-IN TARIFF
SA currently offers approximately 5.0c/kWh for excess solar exported to the grid. Self-consumption saves 42c/kWh — 8.4x more than exporting.
What Size Solar System for Parafield Gardens?
The right system size depends on your electricity usage. A quick rule: divide your quarterly bill by $100 to get your ideal system size in kW. For Parafield Gardens, common household sizes are:
With SA's feed-in tariff at 5.0c/kWh and electricity at 42c/kWh, the priority is maximising self-consumption rather than grid export. If your household is away during peak solar generation hours (10am–3pm), adding a battery to shift solar to evening use improves payback. See our solar battery guide for battery options and payback analysis.
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How to Choose a Solar Installer in Parafield Gardens
With dozens of solar installers operating in the Adelaide area, choosing the right one for Parafield Gardens requires a few checks. Here's what to look for:
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