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Solar Power Profile - West Range, SA 5275

More than 683 homes in postcode 5275 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of West Range, Blackford, Boatswain Point, Cape Jaffa, Keilira, Kingston Se, Mount Benson, Pinks Beach, Reedy Creek, Rosetown, Sandy Grove, Taratap, Tilley Swamp, Wangolina and Wyomi.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,086 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 16,155 kWh per day, or 5,897 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,031,900.625 per year.

West Range and 5275 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 1,356.31 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 11,302,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5275

163rd

State Wide

1308th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in West Range

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5275

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5275

Daily Avg Sunshine in West Range
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to West Range: Kingston Se - approx. 13.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing West Range

Lucindale Electrical

75 Fairview Road, 5272

Powering your future with the sun

S.M Watts Electrical

3 3 Maria Court, 5275

Your Local Electrical Specialist

SM Watts Electrical

3 Maria Court, 5275

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - West Range, 5275

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Homes With Solar

660

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 5275 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

$1,160/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for West Range based on the average solar system size for 5275, 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

$1,424,585/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,628 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5275 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

15,294 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 West Range. 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

5,378 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 West Range. 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

23

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 5275 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

$979,886/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 5275. 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

$11,644,128

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5275, 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

972 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5275 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

17,721 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5275 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

10,736,007 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5275 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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West Range Demographics

West Range and the postcode of 5275 has a total population of 2097 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 1738 households in West Range, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.

About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in West Range is $1170/month. By installing solar power in West Range, the average household could save 10.92% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $93830 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 2.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in West Range is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About West Range

Blackford is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 300 people. It is situated in the Mid North region, approximately 200km north of Adelaide. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Clare Valley wine region.

Blackford experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panel installers in Blackford can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.

Installing solar energy systems in Blackford can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a viable and sustainable option for powering homes and businesses. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses in Blackford make the switch to solar power and take advantage of the many benefits it offers.

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