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Solar Power Profile - Woodville South, SA 5011

More than 2517 homes in postcode 5011 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Woodville South, St Claire, St Clair, Woodville, Woodville Park and Woodville West.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,785 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 71,157 kWh per day, or 25,972 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,545,153.375 per year.

Woodville South and 5011 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 5,973.56 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 49,779,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5011

50th

State Wide

453rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Woodville South

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 5011

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 5011

Daily Avg Sunshine in Woodville South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Woodville South: Seaton - approx. 2.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Woodville South

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

Community Solar Statistics - Woodville South, 5011

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Homes With Solar

2,451

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 5011 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

$1,723/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Woodville South based on the average solar system size for 5011, 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

$6,493,010/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

16,719 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 5011 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

71,091 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 Woodville South. 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

25,906 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 Woodville South. 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

96

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 5011 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

$4,545,087/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 5011. 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

$50,355,834

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 5011, 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

5,908 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5011 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

83,564 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5011 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

49,779,601 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 5011 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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Woodville South Demographics

Woodville South and the postcode of 5011 has a total population of 13298 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 5817 households in Woodville South, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1729 per week per household.

About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Woodville South is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Woodville South, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73906 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 1.99% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Woodville South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Woodville South

St Clair is a suburb located in the western part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated between the suburbs of Woodville and Cheltenham. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks and reserves, including the St Clair Recreation Centre, which has a range of facilities for sports enthusiasts. The area is also home to a number of schools, making it an ideal location for families.

St Clair enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The suburb receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, households and businesses in St Clair can benefit from significant savings on their energy bills. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal panel placement and ensure maximum solar yields.

Investing in solar power in St Clair not only helps households and businesses save money, but it also contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. By installing solar panels, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and help create a more sustainable future. With the support of local solar installers, St Clair can become a leader in renewable energy and set an example for other communities to follow.

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