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Solar Power Profile - Auburn South, NSW 2144

More than 1847 homes in postcode 2144 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Auburn South and Auburn.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,922 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 61,431 kWh per day, or 22,422 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,923,905.125 per year.

Auburn South and 2144 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 16,368.06 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 136,400,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2144

143rd

State Wide

495th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Auburn South

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2144

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2144

Daily Avg Sunshine in Auburn South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Auburn South: Granville Shell Refinery - approx. 1.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Auburn South

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Solar Statistics - Auburn South, 2144

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Homes With Solar

1,847

Homes With Solar

This calculation is based on the Clean Energy Regulator number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) claimed for solar installations less than 100kW in size in the 2144 postcode. The number of certificates claimed is directly related to the number of solar power systems commissioned, as lodged by the solar installation business.

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Avg Solar Savings

$2,108/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Auburn South based on the average solar system size for 2144, modelled with a 50% of solar production that is fed directly into the grid at 10c/kWh, and the remaining 50% of the solar energy produced being consumed within the home at an energy bill reduction of 25c/kWh.

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Est Retail Value of Power Generated

$5,605,579/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology mean global daily irradiation for Auburn South, using the total number of kW installed according to the Clean Energy Regulator, valued at 25c/kWh.

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Solar Panels Installed

15,922 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2144 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

61,431 kWh

Avg Daily Solar Generation

This calculation is based on the total number of kilowatts installed for this location sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator multiplied by the annual mean global daily irradiation for the Beauru of Meteorology weather station nearest to Auburn South. The amount of solar power generated each day is therefore the total amount of solar power generated per one day based on an average day of sunlight.

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Yearly Solar Generation

22,422 MWh

Yearly Solar Generation

This calculation is based on the total number of kilowatts installed for this location sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator multiplied by the mean global daily irradiation for the Beauru of Meteorology weather station nearest to Auburn South. The amount of solar power generated each year is therefore the total amount solar power panel generated for 12 months based on an average day of sunlight.

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Local Jobs Created

92

Local Jobs Created

This calculation is based on Beyond Zero Emissions economic modelling showing that 5.8 jobs are directly created per megawatt of rooftop solar installed. The amount of jobs created from rooftop solar in postcode 2144 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

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Community Energy Savings

$3,923,905/year

Community Energy Savings

This is based on the "Average Solar Savings" calculation multiplied by the total number of Homes with Solar calculation for postcode 2144. The total amount of money saved by residential solar power for this area indicates how much this location saves in total dollars each year from the total amount of solar power generation.

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Local Business Generated

$47,766,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2144, we take the Solar Panels Installed calculation and multiply it by an average assumed price of $3 per watt, which we adjusted for historical price changes. This then gives us an idea of the revenue generated by solar installation businesses supplying and installing solar power in the area.

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Annual CO2 Reduction

16,368 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2144 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW. So this shows us the amount of carbon dioxide pollution equivalent that would be generated by coal-fired power stations for the same amount of kilowatts that are instead saved by clean and green rooftop solar power.

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Yearly Carbon Sequestration

229,153 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2144 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then coverted to the number of trees that would be required to capture and sequester that amount of carbon dioxide pollution. (14 trees per tonne of CO2) So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of solar by giving us an equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution into the soil that is equal to the amount of CO2 otherwise saved because of rooftop solar power in this area.

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Yearly Car Emissions

136,400,500 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2144 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then coverted to the number of kilometres driven by an average car. (120g of CO2 per km driven) So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of solar by giving us an equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions that is equal to the amount of CO2 otherwise saved because of rooftop solar power in this area.

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Auburn South Demographics

Auburn South and the postcode of 2144 has a total population of 36595 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 12132 households in Auburn South, with an average of 1.2 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.3 with a median income of 1533 per week per household.

About 41% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Auburn South is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Auburn South, the average household could save 8.78% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75475 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 2.64% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Auburn South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Auburn South

Auburn South is a suburb located in the western part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is situated approximately 20 kilometers away from the central business district of Sydney. Auburn South is a vibrant and bustling suburb that offers a range of features and attractions. The suburb is home to a diverse range of cultures and communities, making it a great place to experience different cuisines and cultures. Some of the key attractions in Auburn South include the Auburn Botanic Gardens, the Auburn Central Shopping Centre, and the Lidcombe Shopping Centre.

Auburn South experiences a warm and temperate climate, with an average temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius. The suburb receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 250 sunny days per year. This makes Auburn South an ideal location for solar power installations. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in Auburn South can benefit from high solar yields and significant savings on their energy bills. Solar installers in Auburn South can help residents and businesses to design and install solar power systems that are tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

The benefits of solar power in Auburn South are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their dependence on non-renewable sources of energy, lower their energy bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of solar installers in Auburn South, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area and harness the power of the sun to meet their energy needs.

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