Solar Power Information - Bridgewater, TAS, 7030
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 7030 postcode area in Tasmania.
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Postcode 7030 Solar Power Statistics
In Bridgewater's postcode area (7030), more than 1,637 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 8,794 kW as at January 31, 2024.
Given a population of 18,513, this works out to 475 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 8,366 dwellings in the 7030 area, so that calculates out at 20 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.
Based on a conservative average of 28,681 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 1,793 homes) and retail electricity costs of 29c per kilowatt-hour; Bridgewater and 7030 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,035,864 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bridgewater solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 7030 region avoiding 1,989 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 3.89 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 7030 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 - 5,952 kWh (equivalent to ~102% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 7,143 kWh (~122%)
- 10kW system - 11,904 kWh (~204%)
- 13kW system - 15,476 kWh (~265%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bridgewater, Tasmania 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 42 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 Tasmania
As well as providing your home with electricity, Bridgewater solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In TAS, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 8c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 7030 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 8c, Bridgewater solar power system owners can expect to save $1,289 per year.
Brighton Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Brighton Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include if the installation is not in a residential zone, not per building envelope, greater than 4 square metres or on a Heritage building.
It's important to check with Brighton 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 Tasmania
A series of steps must be completed in Tasmania 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 Tasmania.
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 TAS 7030 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 7030 current as at January 31, 2024.
- Brighton Council - Tasmania
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bridgewater is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Tasmania average of 0.19kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Bridgewater (Treatment Plant) , coordinates 42°44'30" S 147°14'20" E, around 886 metres from the centre of Bridgewater.