Solar Power Information - Ridgehaven, SA, 5097

If you're considering installing solar panels for your Ridgehaven home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Ridgehaven and the 5097 postcode area in South Australia.

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Postcode 5097 Solar Power Statistics

In Ridgehaven's postcode area (5097), more than 3,248 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 16,075 kW as at September 30, 2024.

Given a population of 13,246, this works out to 1,214 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 5,721 dwellings in the 5097 area, so that calculates out at 57 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.

Based on a conservative average of 64,422 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,026 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Ridgehaven and 5097 postcode area residents are collectively generating $9,875,865 of energy at retail prices a year!

Ridgehaven solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5097 region avoiding 11,992 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Installing Solar Panels In Ridgehaven?

The SolarQuotes free quoting service has been used by 127 households in Ridgehaven and 464 households across the 5097 postcode area in South Australia.

You can join them! To get started, simply click the button below and we'll match you to up to 3 pre-vetted SA accredited installers we trust who service the Ridgehaven and 5097 area. Or continue reading for more useful information.

Solar Energy Resources In Ridgehaven

Ridgehaven experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.78 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 5097 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 Ridgehaven 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 Ridgehaven in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:

• 5kW system - 7,314 kWh (equivalent to ~125% of annual electricity consumption)
• 6kW system - 8,777 kWh (~150%)
• 10kW system - 14,628 kWh (~250%)
• 13kW system - 19,016 kWh (~326%)

Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation

Rooftop solar panels installed in Ridgehaven, 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 Ridgehaven'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, Ridgehaven 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 5097 area.

Ridgehaven 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, Ridgehaven solar power system owners can expect to save $1,912 per year.

Tea Tree Gully City Council Requirements.

At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Tea Tree Gully City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is needed incudes if the photovoltaic system will be installed at a local heritage place and it is visible from the street, the total weight is more than 100 Kgs and the weight is not distributed evenly. In 110kg + systems, approval will also be needed where panels will overhang from the roof, or panels are not fitted parallel to the roof with the underside surface of the panels being more than 100 millimetres above the surface of the roof.

It's important to check with Tea Tree Gully City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Ridgehaven 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 Ridgehaven

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

Installing A Solar Battery In Ridgehaven

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 Ridgehaven home will depend on various factors. 

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

Ridgehaven Data Sources And Notes

Data sources used above for solar power information in Ridgehaven SA 5097 include:

• Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5097 current as at September 30, 2024.
• Tea Tree Gully City Council - South Australia

Some additional notes:

• Household electricity consumption in Ridgehaven 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 Ridgehaven , coordinates 34°49'1" S 138°41'55" E, around 742 metres from the centre of Ridgehaven.