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Solar Power Profile - Bordertown South, SA 5268

More than 856 homes in postcode 5268 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bordertown South, Bangham, Bordertown, Cangara, Cannawigara, Lowan Vale, Pooginagoric, Senior and Western Flat.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,645 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,719 kWh per day, or 8,292 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,451,176.125 per year.

Bordertown South and 5268 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 1,907.16 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 15,893,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5268

145th

State Wide

1120th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bordertown South

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5268

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5268

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bordertown 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 Bordertown South: Karrawirra - approx. 11.3 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Bordertown South, 5268

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Homes With Solar

830

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 5268 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

$1,392/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bordertown South based on the average solar system size for 5268, 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

$2,072,776/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

5,312 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5268 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

22,386 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 Bordertown 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

7,959 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 Bordertown 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

32

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 5268 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

$1,450,843/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 5268. 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

$16,933,167

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5268, 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

1,574 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5268 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

26,367 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5268 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

15,892,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5268 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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Bordertown South Demographics

Bordertown South and the postcode of 5268 has a total population of 3296 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 1557 households in Bordertown South, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1483 per week per household.

About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bordertown South is $888/month. By installing solar power in Bordertown South, the average household could save 16.18% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $139081 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 2.24% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bordertown 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 Bordertown South

Bangham SA 5268 is a small town located in the state of South Australia. It is situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills region, surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking mountain ranges. The town is known for its peaceful and serene environment, making it an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, Bangham SA 5268 is an excellent location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angle and orientation make it an ideal place for solar energy production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's solar yields, which are higher than average due to the lack of shading issues.

By installing solar energy in Bangham SA 5268, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is clean, efficient, and cost-effective. With the town's abundance of sunshine, solar energy is a viable option for powering homes and businesses in the area. By embracing solar power, Bangham SA 5268 can become a leader in renewable energy and inspire other towns to follow suit.

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