Solar Power Profile - Point Stephens, NT 0822
More than 1195 homes in postcode 0822 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Point Stephens, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Gunn Point, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wadeye, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Elrundie, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,800 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 72,631 kWh per day, or 26,510 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,896.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,639,305.125 per year.
Point Stephens and 0822 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 18,557 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 154,641,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 0822
7th
State Wide
521st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Point Stephens
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Point Stephens: Point Stuart - approx. 40.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Point Stephens, 0822
Point Stephens Demographics
Point Stephens and the postcode of 0822 has a total population of 23243 people, with a median age of 30 years. There are 6681 households in Point Stephens, with an average of 1.4 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.8 with a median income of 1347 per week per household.
About 25% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Point Stephens is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Point Stephens, the average household could save 16.23% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $139514 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 5.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Point Stephens is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Point Stephens
Acacia Hills is a small town located in the Northern Territory of Australia, with a population of just over 500 people. The town is situated approximately 30km south-west of Darwin, making it an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Acacia Hills is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, which includes lush greenery, rolling hills, and stunning mountain ranges.
One of the main attractions of Acacia Hills is the abundance of sunshine hours it receives throughout the year. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, the town is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Acacia Hills can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can result in higher solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Acacia Hills can provide numerous benefits, including reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. With the town's abundant sunshine and ideal location, solar power is a practical and sustainable solution for the community's energy needs. Additionally, investing in renewable energy can also increase property values and attract eco-conscious buyers.