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Solar Power Profile - Neales Flat, SA 5374

More than 444 homes in postcode 5374 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Neales Flat, Australia Plains, Bower, Brownlow, Buchanan, Eudunda, Frankton, Hampden, Hansborough, Julia, Mount Mary, Ngapala, Peep Hill, Point Pass and Sutherlands.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,995 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 12,911 kWh per day, or 4,713 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 $824,690.125 per year.

Neales Flat and 5374 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 1,083.99 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 9,033,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5374

182nd

State Wide

1471st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Neales Flat

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5374

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5374

Daily Avg Sunshine in Neales Flat
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Neales Flat: Brownlow - approx. 8.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Neales Flat

Worx Electrical & Solar

Tanunda, 5352

Powering your home with clean energy

EcoSurge Electrical & Solar

Gawler, 5118

We design, install and maintain solar systems in Adelaide.

B R Burns Electrical Contractors

Swan Reach, 5354

Power your home with the sun's energy

Solaress Electrical & Solar Systems

Gawler, 5118

Solaress: Radiating Power, Lighting Your Tomorrow

Community Solar Statistics - Neales Flat, 5374

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Homes With Solar

440

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 5374 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

$1,806/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Neales Flat based on the average solar system size for 5374, 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

$1,178,082/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,949 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5374 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

12,865 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 Neales Flat. 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

4,667 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 Neales Flat. 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

17

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 5374 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

$824,644/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 5374. 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

$8,985,254

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5374, 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

1,038 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5374 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

15,129 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5374 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

9,033,204 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5374 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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Neales Flat Demographics

Neales Flat and the postcode of 5374 has a total population of 1365 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 759 households in Neales Flat, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 963 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Neales Flat is $936/month. By installing solar power in Neales Flat, the average household could save 16.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $141723 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 3.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Neales Flat is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Neales Flat

Australia Plains is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 200 people. The town is situated in the Mid North region of the state, approximately 160km north of Adelaide. Despite its small size, Australia Plains has a number of features and attractions that make it an interesting destination for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Australia Plains is the beautiful natural scenery that surrounds the town. The area is known for its rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, which make it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. In addition, the town is located near several local mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Flinders Ranges, which offer stunning views and a range of outdoor activities.

With its sunny climate and long hours of daylight, Australia Plains is an ideal location for solar power generation. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. In addition, the area is relatively free from shading issues, which means that solar yields are likely to be high. Local solar installers can provide advice on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation for maximum energy production.

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