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Solar Power Profile - Ingle Farm, SA 5098

More than 3297 homes in postcode 5098 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ingle Farm and Walkley Heights.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,679 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 64,598 kWh per day, or 23,578 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,126,197.25 per year.

Ingle Farm and 5098 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 5,422.94 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 45,191,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5098

63rd

State Wide

507th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Ingle Farm

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5098

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5098

Daily Avg Sunshine in Ingle Farm
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ingle Farm: Bridge Road - approx. 2.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Ingle Farm

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 - Ingle Farm, 5098

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Homes With Solar

3,131

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 5098 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

$1,111/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Ingle Farm based on the average solar system size for 5098, 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

$5,894,401/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

15,512 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5098 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

64,432 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 Ingle Farm. 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

23,412 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 Ingle Farm. 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

89

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 5098 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

$4,126,010/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 5098. 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

$47,035,313

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5098, 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

5,236 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5098 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

75,734 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5098 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

45,190,980 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5098 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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Ingle Farm Demographics

Ingle Farm and the postcode of 5098 has a total population of 12273 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 5118 households in Ingle Farm, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1375 per week per household.

About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ingle Farm is $1449/month. By installing solar power in Ingle Farm, the average household could save 7.35% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63136 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 1.79% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ingle Farm is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Ingle Farm

Located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, INGLE FARM SA 5098 is a charming town that offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle. The town is known for its lush green parks, including the beautiful Jubilee Park which is perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. INGLE FARM also has a range of local shops, restaurants and cafes, providing residents with everything they need in close proximity.

With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, INGLE FARM has excellent potential for solar power. Homeowners and businesses can benefit from installing solar panels, reducing their electricity bills and contributing to a cleaner environment. Solar installers in the area can advise on the best angle and orientation for solar panels, taking into account potential shading issues and maximizing solar yields. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, INGLE FARM is an ideal location for solar power.

The benefits of solar power in INGLE FARM are numerous. Not only can solar panels reduce electricity bills, but they can also increase the value of a property. Additionally, solar power helps to reduce carbon emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. With the support of local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in INGLE FARM and contribute to a sustainable future.

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