Solar Power Profile - Adelong, NSW 2729
More than 410 homes in postcode 2729 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Adelong, Back Creek, The Grove, Bangadang, Black Creek, Califat, Cooleys Creek, Darlow, Ellerslie, Grahamstown, Mount Adrah, Mount Horeb, Mundarlo, Sandy Gully, Sharps Creek, Tumblong, Westwood, Wondalga and Yaven Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,467 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,281 kWh per day, or 3,753 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $656,698.875 per year.
Adelong and 2729 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 2,739.69 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 22,830,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2729
442nd
State Wide
1518th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Adelong
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Adelong: Adelong (tumut St) - approx. 330 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Adelong
DES Mullins Electrical
530 Kooringal Road, 2650Professional repair, maintenance & installation services.
Community Solar Statistics - Adelong, 2729
Adelong Demographics
Adelong and the postcode of 2729 has a total population of 1509 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 703 households in Adelong, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1345 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Adelong is $1240/month. By installing solar power in Adelong, the average household could save 10.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $92222 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 2.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Adelong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Adelong
ADELONG NSW 2729 is a picturesque town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is situated on the banks of the Adelong Creek. Adelong is a popular tourist destination due to its rich gold rush history and the many historic buildings that still stand today. Visitors can take a stroll along the main street and admire the beautiful heritage architecture or take a dip in the Adelong Creek.
Adelong enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Adelong can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Adelong can provide many benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. By choosing solar power, residents and businesses in Adelong can contribute to a more sustainable future for the town and the planet.