Solar Power Profile - Berry Springs, NT 0838
More than 147 homes in postcode 0838 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Berry Springs.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,372 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,928 kWh per day, or 2,529 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,002.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $442,526 per year.
Berry Springs and 0838 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 1,770.3 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 14,752,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 0838
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Berry Springs
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Berry Springs: Berry Springs Rangers - approx. 2.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Berry Springs, 0838
Berry Springs Demographics
Berry Springs and the postcode of 0838 has a total population of 757 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 299 households in Berry Springs, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2183 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Berry Springs is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Berry Springs, the average household could save 11.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99210 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 2.64% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Berry Springs is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Berry Springs
Berry Springs is a small town located in the Northern Territory of Australia, approximately 50 km south of Darwin. The town is situated in a rural area and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Berry Springs Nature Park and the Territory Wildlife Park. The town is also known for its annual Mango Festival, which celebrates the local mango harvest.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Berry Springs is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's location near the equator means that solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While shading can be an issue in some areas, experienced solar installers in Berry Springs can help design and install solar systems that take shading into account.
Investing in solar power in Berry Springs has many benefits. Not only does it help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions, but it can also save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills. With the help of local solar installers, residents of Berry Springs can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy for years to come.