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Solar Power Profile - Gawler Belt, SA 5118

More than 5432 homes in postcode 5118 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gawler Belt, Bibaringa, Buchfelde, Concordia, Gawler, Gawler East, Gawler River, Gawler South, Gawler West, Hewett, Kalbeeba, Kangaroo Flat, Kingsford, Reid, Ward Belt and Willaston.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 34,032 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 141,836 kWh per day, or 51,770 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 $9,059,774.5 per year.

Gawler Belt and 5118 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 11,907.1 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 99,225,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5118

6th

State Wide

154th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Gawler Belt

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5118

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5118

Daily Avg Sunshine in Gawler Belt
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gawler Belt: Gawler Council Depot - approx. 2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Gawler Belt

Rawsons Electrical

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

Allstate Solar

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

Makn Energy

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

Bright Earth Solar

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

Community Solar Statistics - Gawler Belt, 5118

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Homes With Solar

4,248

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 5118 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

$1,106/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Gawler Belt based on the average solar system size for 5118, 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

$10,783,443/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

27,515 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5118 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

115,537 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 Gawler Belt. 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

41,998 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 Gawler Belt. 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

186

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 5118 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

$7,397,034/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 5118. 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

$83,359,887

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5118, 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

9,450 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5118 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

135,838 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5118 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

81,017,621 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5118 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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Gawler Belt Demographics

Gawler Belt and the postcode of 5118 has a total population of 18117 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 7926 households in Gawler Belt, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1488 per week per household.

About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gawler Belt is $1452/month. By installing solar power in Gawler Belt, the average household could save 9.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81908 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gawler Belt is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Gawler Belt

BIBARINGA SA 5118 is a charming town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. With a population of just over 1,000 people, it offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the town's main attractions is the stunning Mount Lofty Ranges, which provide a picturesque backdrop to the area. Other notable landmarks include the BIBARINGA Conservation Park and the South Para Reservoir.

BIBARINGA SA 5118 enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in BIBARINGA can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own clean energy and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in the area can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for each property, taking into account potential shading issues and solar yields.

Investing in solar power in BIBARINGA SA 5118 has numerous benefits. Not only does it help to reduce electricity bills and carbon emissions, but it also increases property value and provides energy independence. With the Australian government offering incentives and rebates for renewable energy, there has never been a better time to go solar in BIBARINGA. Contact a local solar installer today to learn more about the benefits of solar power for your home or business.

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