Solar Power Profile - Shoal Bay, NT 0830
More than 2408 homes in postcode 0830 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Shoal Bay, Driver, Durack, Farrar, Gray, Marlow Lagoon, Moulden, Palmerston, Woodroffe, Yarrawonga and Archer.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,720 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 84,817 kWh per day, or 30,958 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,417,685.875 per year.
Shoal Bay and 0830 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 21,670.6 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 180,588,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 0830
4th
State Wide
400th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Shoal Bay
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shoal Bay: Thorak Cemetery - approx. 524 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Shoal Bay, 0830
Shoal Bay Demographics
Shoal Bay and the postcode of 0830 has a total population of 16480 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 6805 households in Shoal Bay, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2027 per week per household.
About 48% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Shoal Bay is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Shoal Bay, the average household could save 9.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82102 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 2.12% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Shoal Bay is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Shoal Bay
ARCHER NT 0830 is a small town located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby mountain ranges of the MacDonnell Ranges and the East MacDonnell Ranges. Visitors to the area can enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring the stunning landscapes.
ARCHER NT 0830 is also an ideal location for solar power production. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and minimal cloud cover, the town receives an abundance of solar radiation. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues. The town's commitment to renewable energy makes it an attractive location for solar power companies and individuals interested in reducing their carbon footprint.
Installing solar energy in ARCHER NT 0830 can provide numerous benefits. Not only does it reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, but it can also save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a reliable and cost-effective energy source for the town. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses take advantage of these benefits and make the switch to renewable energy.