Solar Power Information - Bridgewater, SA, 5155
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bridgewater home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bridgewater and the 5155 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5155 Solar Power Statistics
In Bridgewater's postcode area (5155), more than 830 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 4,787 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 3,816, this works out to 1,254 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 1,591 dwellings in the 5155 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 18,503 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,156 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Bridgewater and 5155 postcode area residents are collectively generating $2,836,443 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bridgewater solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5155 region avoiding 3,444 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bridgewater?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bridgewater
Bridgewater experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.61 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 5155 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Bridgewater area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Bridgewater in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,054 kWh (equivalent to ~121% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,465 kWh (~145%)
- 10kW system - 14,108 kWh (~242%)
- 13kW system - 18,340 kWh (~314%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater'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, Bridgewater solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In SA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 5155 area.
Bridgewater Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 5c, Bridgewater solar power system owners can expect to save $1,844 per year.
Adelaide Hills Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Adelaide Hills Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include where if installed on a Local Heritage listed building and part of the system will be able to be seen by a person standing at ground level in a public street. Approval is also required where panels have a total weight exceeding 100kg, or where panels overhang any part of the roof, or where with panels that won\'t be fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panel being more than 100mm above the surface of the roof.
It's important to check with Adelaide Hills Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bridgewater should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In South Australia
A series of steps must be completed in South Australia involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in South Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In Bridgewater
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Bridgewater. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Bridgewater
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Bridgewater home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bridgewater who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Bridgewater (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bridgewater Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bridgewater SA 5155 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5155 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Adelaide Hills Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bridgewater is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the South Australia average of 0.51kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Bridgewater , coordinates 35°0'35" S 138°45'24" E, around 307 metres from the centre of Bridgewater.