Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Borroloola, NT 0854

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Borroloola, NT 0854

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Borroloola, located in postcode 0854. Using the nearest weather station data from MCARTHUR RIVER MINE AIRPORT at an elevation of 40 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1968 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Borroloola experiences summers that have reached up to 46 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 27.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 71% at 9am and 50% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Borroloola experiences wind speeds of up to 6.9 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Borroloola

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

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Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

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Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Borroloola
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Borroloola: Mcarthur River Mine Airport - approx. 987 m

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Borroloola, 0854

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

35°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Borroloola uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mcarthur River Mine Airport), which is at an elevation of 40 metres above sea level and started operating in 1968 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Borroloola’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

296 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Borroloola uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mcarthur River Mine Airport), which is at an elevation of 40 metres above sea level and started operating in 1968 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Borroloola will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

47%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Borroloola uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mcarthur River Mine Airport), which is at an elevation of 40 metres above sea level and started operating in 1968 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Borroloola’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

184

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 0854 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 0854 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$1,825 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1825 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 0854, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Borroloola, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

7,300 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 7300kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 0854, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Borroloola, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

3,680 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0854 each day if all 184 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Borroloola, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$920 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 184 each day if all Borroloola homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Borroloola, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$335,800 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0854 each year if all 184 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Borroloola, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

940 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0854 each year if all 184 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 0854 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

13,163 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0854 each year if all 184 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

7,835,272 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0854 each year if all 184 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Borroloola and the postcode of 0854 has a total 184 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Borroloola 138 are houses, 18 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 13% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 39%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 44%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 3.6 number of people per household and with 13% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 0854, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Borroloola

Borroloola is a town located in the Northern Territory of Australia, with the postcode 0854. The town experiences a tropical savanna climate, characterized by hot and humid weather throughout the year. The average maximum temperatures range from 30°C to 36°C.

The hottest months in Borroloola are typically November to March, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 36°C. These high temperatures make cooling systems a necessity for the residents of Borroloola to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.

When it comes to cooling solutions, split system air-conditioning is a popular choice in Borroloola. Split systems provide efficient cooling and are ideal for individual rooms or smaller spaces. Additionally, considering the abundant sunlight in the area, harnessing solar power to run the air-conditioning units can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option.

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