Solar Power Profile - Adelaide, SA 5000
More than 1191 homes in postcode 5000 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Adelaide, Adelaide Bc, City West Campus, Halifax Street, Hutt Street, Parliament House, Rundle Mall, Station Arcade and Sturt Street.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,673 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 60,456 kWh per day, or 22,066 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,257.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,861,627 per year.
Adelaide and 5000 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 5,075.18 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 42,293,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5000
58th
State Wide
478th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Adelaide
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Adelaide: Charles Street - approx. 1.6 km
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132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.
Community Solar Statistics - Adelaide, 5000
Adelaide Demographics
Adelaide and the postcode of 5000 has a total population of 14617 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 10257 households in Adelaide, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.8 with a median income of 1365 per week per household.
About 26% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Adelaide is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Adelaide, the average household could save 15.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $134614 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 4.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Adelaide is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5000 is the capital city of South Australia and is located on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf St Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges. The city is known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and beautiful parks and gardens. Some of the top attractions in Adelaide include the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Oval, and Glenelg Beach.
Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and mild winters. The city receives an average of 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Adelaide can take advantage of the high solar yields by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise energy production. Shading issues can be minimised by carefully selecting the location of the solar panels.
The benefits of solar power in Adelaide are numerous. By installing solar energy systems, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. In addition, solar power can help to reduce energy costs and provide a reliable source of electricity. With the high levels of sunshine in Adelaide, solar power is an excellent investment for those looking to save money and reduce their environmental impact.