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Solar Power Profile - Alice Springs, NT 0870

More than 3017 homes in postcode 0870 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Alice Springs, Araluen, Braitling, Ciccone, Desert Springs, East Side, Gillen, Sadadeen, Stuart, The Gap and White Gums.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 20,937 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 108,703 kWh per day, or 39,677 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,943,404.125 per year.

Alice Springs and 0870 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 27,773.9 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 231,449,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 0870

2nd

State Wide

330th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Alice Springs

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 0870

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 0870

Daily Avg Sunshine in Alice Springs
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Alice Springs: Alice Springs East Side - approx. 1.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Alice Springs

Solergy

13 Whittaker Street, 0870

We have been installing Solar in the NT for over 10 years.

Photon Solar

Alice Springs, 870

Alice springs solar power systems & solar pumps.

Sean Heenan Electrical

Alice Springs, 870

Power your future with solar energy

TDC Refrigeration

21 21 Ghan Rd, 871

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Alice Springs, 0870

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Homes With Solar

3,017

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 0870 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

$2,300/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Alice Springs based on the average solar system size for 0870, 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

$9,919,149/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

20,937 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 0870 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

108,703 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 Alice Springs. 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

39,677 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 Alice Springs. 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

121

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 0870 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

$6,943,404/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 0870. 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

$62,811,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 0870, 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

27,774 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 0870 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT. 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

388,835 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 0870 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, 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

231,449,167 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 0870 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, 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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Alice Springs Demographics

Alice Springs and the postcode of 0870 has a total population of 18353 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 7938 households in Alice Springs, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2174 per week per household.

About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Alice Springs is $1741/month. By installing solar power in Alice Springs, the average household could save 11.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $94585 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 2.03% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Alice Springs is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Alice Springs

Located in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs NT 0870 is a vibrant town surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural wonders. The town is situated in the Northern Territory and is known for its rich history, unique culture, and breathtaking scenery. Alice Springs is home to a number of iconic landmarks, including the MacDonnell Ranges, which offer spectacular views and a range of outdoor activities.

The weather in Alice Springs is characterised by hot summers and cool winters, with an average of 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with many homes and businesses taking advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity. With the help of local solar installers, residents can install solar panels on their roofs and benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint.

By harnessing the power of the sun, Alice Springs is leading the way in renewable energy, reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to a more sustainable future. With its ideal location and abundant sunshine, Alice Springs is the perfect place to invest in solar power and join the growing number of households and businesses embracing renewable energy.

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