Solar Power Information - Ridleyton, SA, 5008

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Ridleyton home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Ridleyton and the 5008 postcode area in South Australia.

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Postcode 5008 Solar Power Statistics

In Ridleyton's postcode area (5008), more than 2,466 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 15,074 kW as at January 31, 2024.

Given a population of 13,712, this works out to 1,099 watts per person in the area, compared to a 947 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,076 dwellings in the 5008 area, so that calculates out at 41 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 36.

Based on a conservative average of 61,802 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,863 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Ridleyton and 5008 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,474,218 of energy at retail prices a year!

Ridleyton solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5008 region avoiding 11,504 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Ridleyton?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 30 households in Ridleyton and 384 households across the 5008 postcode area in South Australia. Here's some of them:

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Solar Energy Resources In Ridleyton

Ridleyton experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.89 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 5008 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 Ridleyton 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 Ridleyton in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

• 5kW system - 7,482 kWh (equivalent to ~128% of annual electricity consumption)
• 6kW system - 8,979 kWh (~154%)
• 10kW system - 14,965 kWh (~256%)
• 13kW system - 19,454 kWh (~333%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Ridleyton, 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 Ridleyton's case, that is 34 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, Ridleyton 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 5008 area.

Ridleyton 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, Ridleyton solar power system owners can expect to save $1,956 per year.

Charles Sturt City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Charles Sturt City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where a building is State Heritage listed. In the case of Local Heritage listing, the solar power system must not be able to be seen by a person standing at ground level in a public street. Approval is also required where a solar power system has a weight of more than 100 kilograms, unless the weight load is distributed so it doesn\'t exceed this weight at any one point of attachment to the roof, panels and associated equipment do not overhang the roof and the panels are fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panels being not more than 100 millimetres above the roof\'s surface.

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

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

Installing A Solar Battery In Ridleyton

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 Ridleyton home will depend on various factors. 

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

Ridleyton Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Ridleyton SA 5008 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5008 current as at January 31, 2024.
• Charles Sturt City Council - South Australia

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in Ridleyton 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 Regency Park , coordinates 34°52'7" S 138°34'11" E, around 2.9 km from the centre of Ridleyton.