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Solar Power Profile - Ascot Park, SA 5043

More than 3899 homes in postcode 5043 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ascot Park, Marion, Mitchell Park, Morphettville and Park Holme.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 21,082 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 86,860 kWh per day, or 31,704 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,548,182.5 per year.

Ascot Park and 5043 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 7,291.92 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 60,766,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5043

28th

State Wide

328th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Ascot Park

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5043

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5043

Daily Avg Sunshine in Ascot Park
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ascot Park: Morphettville - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Ascot Park

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

Community Solar Statistics - Ascot Park, 5043

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Homes With Solar

2,793

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 5043 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

$840/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Ascot Park based on the average solar system size for 5043, 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

$6,208,155/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

15,561 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5043 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

64,895 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 Ascot Park. 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

23,528 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 Ascot Park. 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

113

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 5043 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

$4,160,887/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 5043. 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

$47,433,350

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5043, 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

5,219 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5043 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in SA. 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

76,315 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5043 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in SA, 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

45,574,250 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5043 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in SA, 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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Ascot Park Demographics

Ascot Park and the postcode of 5043 has a total population of 19068 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 9288 households in Ascot Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1307 per week per household.

About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ascot Park is $1614/month. By installing solar power in Ascot Park, the average household could save 7.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $62350 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 2.07% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ascot Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Ascot Park

Ascot Park is a suburb located in the southern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated just 10 kilometers away from the city center, making it a convenient location for those who want to enjoy both suburban and city life. The suburb is known for its quiet and peaceful environment, with plenty of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy. Some of the notable features of Ascot Park include its proximity to several local mountain ranges, including the Adelaide Hills and the Mount Lofty Ranges.

When it comes to solar power, Ascot Park is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine and favorable weather conditions. The suburb receives an average of 5.8 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installations. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to produce their own renewable energy and save money on their electricity bills. Additionally, by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, residents can maximize their solar yields and reduce any potential shading issues.

Overall, Ascot Park is a great location for those interested in solar power and renewable energy. With its sunny climate and convenient location, residents can easily take advantage of the benefits of solar energy and reduce their carbon footprint. By working with local solar installers, residents can ensure that their solar panel installations are optimized for maximum efficiency and savings.

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