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Solar Power Profile - Athol Park, SA 5012

More than 2220 homes in postcode 5012 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Athol Park, Mansfield Park, Woodville Gardens and Woodville North.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,507 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,261 kWh per day, or 20,900 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,657,546.375 per year.

Athol Park and 5012 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 4,807 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 40,058,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5012

78th

State Wide

593rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Athol Park

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

Postcode 5012

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5012

Daily Avg Sunshine in Athol 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 Athol Park: Gillman Yard - approx. 2.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Athol 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 - Athol Park, 5012

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Homes With Solar

975

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 5012 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

$686/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Athol Park based on the average solar system size for 5012, 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

$2,699,808/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology mean global daily irradiation for Athol 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

6,808 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5012 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

29,417 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 Athol 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

10,628 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 Athol 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

65

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 5012 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

$1,889,814/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 5012. 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

$20,939,107

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5012, 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

2,312 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5012 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

34,603 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5012 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

20,699,411 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5012 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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Athol Park Demographics

Athol Park and the postcode of 5012 has a total population of 11368 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 4361 households in Athol Park, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1320 per week per household.

About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Athol Park is $1506/month. By installing solar power in Athol Park, the average household could save 9.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78971 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 2.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Athol 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 Athol Park

Located in the western suburbs of Adelaide, ATHOL PARK SA 5012 is a small but vibrant town that offers a range of attractions and features for visitors and residents alike. The town is home to a number of parks and reserves, including the Athol Park Reserve and the Mansfield Park Recreation Ground, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.

With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, ATHOL PARK SA 5012 is an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The town's sunny climate and relatively flat terrain make it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation for maximum energy yield. Additionally, the town's low levels of air pollution and minimal shading issues make it an ideal location for solar energy production.

By investing in solar power in ATHOL PARK SA 5012, residents and businesses can enjoy a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses design and install custom solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs and energy requirements.

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