Solar Power Information - Mount Bryan, SA, 5418
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Mount Bryan home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Mount Bryan and the 5418 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5418 Solar Power Statistics
In Mount Bryan's postcode area (5418), more than 32 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 149 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 111, this works out to 1,341 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 65 dwellings in the 5418 area, so that calculates out at 49 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 631 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 39 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Mount Bryan and 5418 postcode area residents are collectively generating $96,794 of energy at retail prices a year!
Mount Bryan solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5418 region avoiding 118 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Mount Bryan?
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Solar Energy Resources In Mount Bryan
Mount Bryan experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.06 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 5418 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 Mount Bryan 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 Mount Bryan in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,742 kWh (equivalent to ~133% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,291 kWh (~159%)
- 10kW system - 15,485 kWh (~265%)
- 13kW system - 20,130 kWh (~345%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Mount Bryan, 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 Mount Bryan's case, that is 33 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, Mount Bryan 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 5418 area.
Mount Bryan 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, Mount Bryan solar power system owners can expect to save $2,024 per year.
Goyder Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Goyder Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required include where the solar panels are to be installed on a State Heritage Place
It's important to check with Goyder Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Mount Bryan 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 Mount Bryan
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Installing A Solar Battery In Mount Bryan
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 Mount Bryan home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Mount Bryan 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 Mount Bryan (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Mount Bryan Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Mount Bryan SA 5418 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5418 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Goyder Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Mount Bryan 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 Mount Bryan , coordinates 33°33'33" S 138°54'11" E, around 1.3 km from the centre of Mount Bryan.