Solar Energy Use by Australian Households
The growth of solar energy use in Australia has been rapidly driven by the high cost of electricity. According to the information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2014, 20% of all Australian Households use solar energy.
The trends show that the use of solar panels will continue to display strong growth. The ABS found that in 2011, only around 5% of households had solar panels. Within just three years this has grown to 14%.
Where is Solar Energy Used in Australia?
The uptake of solar energy use in Australia, varies by state. South Australians have the highest level of use (24%), followed by Queensland (20%). The third highest usage is in Western Australia (16%). The other states tend to not use solar energy as much, as shown in the graph below.
In relation to solar hot water systems, the ABS reported that over 50% of Australian families use electricity, 38% use mains gas and just 10% use solar. It was also found that some Australian households use combined sources of energy for hot water such as solar systems and electricity.
Solar Panel Installation in Australia
118 Australians had solar panels installed on their roof in 2001. After 2001, a massive growth occurred with the number reaching 85,550 by 2009. By 2011, this number was a massive 639,803. The latest figures for 2012 are 750,000+.
Factors Causing Growth in Solar Panel Installation
The increase in solar energy use in Australia has been led by the high costs of electricity as well as various types of government subsidies. The generosity of government subsidies is now declining. However, many Australians now see the value of investing in solar panels and with the advantage of solar batteries, further grown of solar energy use in Australia is predicted.
Solar Panel Installation in Brisbane
If you too are contemplating the value of solar panel installation and live in Brisbane, please contact Globe Electrical Solutions. The team of electricians at Globe Electrical Solutions provide the best service, as well as being experts at solar panel installation and maintenance in Brisbane. This is because Globe Electrical Solutions are accredited and experienced solar installers as well as qualified electricians. Join the thousands of Australians installing solar panel systems and do it affordably with Globe Electrical Solutions.
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Statistics quoted in this article are sourced from Australian Bureau of Statistics Environmental Issues: Energy Use and Conservation, March 2014. Cat no 4602.0.55.001
