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Solar Power Profile - Riverlea Park, SA 5120

More than 1413 homes in postcode 5120 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Riverlea Park, Buckland Park and Virginia.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,308 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 69,132 kWh per day, or 25,233 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,129.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,415,806.5 per year.

Riverlea Park and 5120 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 5,803.59 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 48,363,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5120

55th

State Wide

478th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Riverlea Park

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5120

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5120

Daily Avg Sunshine in Riverlea Park
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Riverlea Park: Virginia - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Riverlea Park

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.

MDB Solar

MDB Solar

11 Teak Street, 5074

South Australia's most trusted for solar

Community Solar Statistics - Riverlea Park, 5120

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Homes With Solar

1,404

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 5120 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

$3,121/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Riverlea Park based on the average solar system size for 5120, 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

$6,308,286/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

16,299 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5120 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

69,123 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 Riverlea Park. 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

25,224 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 Riverlea Park. 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

95

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 5120 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

$4,415,798/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 5120. 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

$48,922,791

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5120, 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

5,795 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5120 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

81,241 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5120 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

48,363,241 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5120 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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Riverlea Park Demographics

Riverlea Park and the postcode of 5120 has a total population of 2657 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 1029 households in Riverlea Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1763 per week per household.

About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Riverlea Park is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Riverlea Park, the average household could save 15.05% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $129335 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 3.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Riverlea Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Riverlea Park

Located in South Australia, Buckland Park SA 5120 is a charming town that boasts a range of attractions and features. The town is situated in a picturesque rural setting, with a number of local landmarks and mountain ranges nearby, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Adelaide Hills. Buckland Park is also home to a number of historic buildings and sites, including the Buckland Park Heritage Trail and the Buckland Park Station, which dates back to the 1850s.

With its sunny climate and high levels of sunshine hours, Buckland Park is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of around 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it one of the sunniest places in South Australia. This means that solar panels installed in Buckland Park are likely to produce high yields, making it an attractive option for those looking to install solar energy systems.

By installing solar panels in Buckland Park, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy, which can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease the carbon footprint of the town. There are a number of solar installers operating in the area, who can provide advice and guidance on the best solar solutions for individual needs and budgets.

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