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Solar Power Profile - Mount Lofty, SA 5152

More than 1258 homes in postcode 5152 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Lofty, Cleland, Crafers, Crafers West and Stirling.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,327 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 37,095 kWh per day, or 13,540 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,369,443.125 per year.

Mount Lofty and 5152 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 3,114.2 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 25,951,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5152

113rd

State Wide

832nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Lofty

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5152

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5152

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount Lofty
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Lofty: Cleland Conservation Park - approx. 496 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount Lofty

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 - Mount Lofty, 5152

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Homes With Solar

1,258

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 5152 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

$1,852/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Lofty based on the average solar system size for 5152, 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

$3,384,919/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

9,327 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5152 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

37,095 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 Mount Lofty. 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

13,540 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 Mount Lofty. 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

54

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 5152 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

$2,369,443/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 5152. 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

$27,980,400

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5152, 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

3,114 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5152 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

43,599 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5152 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

25,951,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5152 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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Mount Lofty Demographics

Mount Lofty and the postcode of 5152 has a total population of 6108 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 2496 households in Mount Lofty, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2430 per week per household.

About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Lofty is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Mount Lofty, the average household could save 7.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61215 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 1.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Lofty is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Mount Lofty

CLELAND SA 5152 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Cleland Conservation Park. Visitors to the town can enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in these areas.

With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, CLELAND SA 5152 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate means that solar panels can produce high yields of energy throughout the year, making it an attractive option for homeowners and businesses looking to install solar panels. Additionally, the town's location in the Adelaide Hills means that it is less prone to extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding, which can damage solar panels.

By installing solar panels in CLELAND SA 5152, homeowners and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Local solar installers can help residents to design and install solar panel systems that are optimised for the town's climate and geography, ensuring maximum energy yields and cost savings.

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