Solar Power Information - Bolivar, SA, 5110
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bolivar home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bolivar and the 5110 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5110 Solar Power Statistics
In Bolivar's postcode area (5110), more than 2,063 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 16,654 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 8,817, this works out to 1,889 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,267 dwellings in the 5110 area, so that calculates out at 63 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 68,281 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,268 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Bolivar and 5110 postcode area residents are collectively generating $10,467,496 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bolivar solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5110 region avoiding 12,711 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bolivar?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bolivar
Bolivar 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 5110 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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar, 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 Bolivar'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, Bolivar 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 5110 area.
Bolivar 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, Bolivar solar power system owners can expect to save $1,956 per year.
Salisbury City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Salisbury City Council area. Circumstances where approval may be required is if the total weight of the panels is more than 100Kg, some part of the panels will overhang the roof area and the panels are not installed parallel to roof pitch.
It's important to check with Salisbury City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bolivar 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 Bolivar
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bolivar
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 Bolivar home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bolivar 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 Bolivar (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bolivar Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bolivar SA 5110 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5110 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Salisbury City Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bolivar 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 Bolivar Treatment Works , coordinates 34°46'16" S 138°35'2" E, around 571 metres from the centre of Bolivar.