Solar Power Information - Bishops Bridge, NSW, 2326
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bishops Bridge home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bishops Bridge and the 2326 postcode area in New South Wales.
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Postcode 2326 Solar Power Statistics
In Bishops Bridge's postcode area (2326), more than 1,388 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 8,647 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 7,470, this works out to 1,158 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,935 dwellings in the 2326 area, so that calculates out at 47 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 32,842 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,053 homes) and retail electricity costs of 34c per kilowatt-hour; Bishops Bridge and 2326 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,075,679 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bishops Bridge solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 2326 region avoiding 9,830 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bishops Bridge?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bishops Bridge
Bishops Bridge experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.53 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 2326 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 Bishops Bridge 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 Bishops Bridge in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 6,932 kWh (equivalent to ~119% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,318 kWh (~142%)
- 10kW system - 13,863 kWh (~237%)
- 13kW system - 18,022 kWh (~309%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bishops Bridge, New South Wales 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 Bishops Bridge's case, that is 32 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 New South Wales
As well as providing your home with electricity, Bishops Bridge solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In NSW, 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 2326 area.
Bishops Bridge 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, Bishops Bridge solar power system owners can expect to save $1,519 per year.
Maitland City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Maitland City Council area.
It's important to check with Maitland City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bishops Bridge should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In New South Wales
A series of steps must be completed in New South Wales 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 New South Wales.
Solar Panel Installers In Bishops Bridge
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bishops Bridge
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 Bishops Bridge home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bishops Bridge 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 Bishops Bridge (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bishops Bridge Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bishops Bridge NSW 2326 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 2326 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Maitland City Council - New South Wales
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bishops Bridge is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the New South Wales average of 0.82kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Kurri Kurri Golf Club , coordinates 32°48'30" S 151°30'32" E, around 7.9 km from the centre of Bishops Bridge.