Solar Power Information - Brighton, SA, 5048

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Brighton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Brighton and the 5048 postcode area in South Australia.

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Postcode 5048 Solar Power Statistics

In Brighton's postcode area (5048), more than 3,319 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 17,595 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 14,453, this works out to 1,217 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,887 dwellings in the 5048 area, so that calculates out at 48 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 71,253 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,453 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Brighton and 5048 postcode area residents are collectively generating $10,923,013 of energy at retail prices a year!

Brighton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5048 region avoiding 13,264 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Brighton?

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Solar Energy Resources In Brighton

Brighton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.83 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 5048 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 Brighton 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 Brighton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

  • 5kW system - 7,391 kWh (equivalent to ~127% of annual electricity consumption)
  • 6kW system - 8,869 kWh (~152%)
  • 10kW system - 14,781 kWh (~253%)
  • 13kW system - 19,215 kWh (~329%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Brighton, 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 Brighton'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, Brighton 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 5048 area.

Brighton 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, Brighton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,932 per year.

Holdfast Bay City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Holdfast Bay City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the total weight of the solar panels exceeds 100Kg at a point of attachment, part of the system overhangs the roof, distance between the underside of the panels and the roof exceeds 100mm, or the solar panels are to be installed on a local heritage place.

It's important to check with Holdfast Bay City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Brighton 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 Brighton

In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Brighton. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:

Installing A Solar Battery In Brighton

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 Brighton home will depend on various factors. 

We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Brighton 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 Brighton (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.

Brighton Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Brighton SA 5048 include:

  • Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
  • Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5048 current as at January 31, 2024.
  • Holdfast Bay City Council - South Australia

Some additional notes:

  • Household electricity consumption in Brighton 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 Brighton , coordinates 35°1'12" S 138°31'12" E, around 322 metres from the centre of Brighton.

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