Solar Power Profile - Alton Downs Station, SA 5733
More than 24 homes in postcode 5733 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Alton Downs Station, Callanna, Clayton Station, Clifton Hills Station, Cowarie, Dulkaninna, Etadunna, Farina, Kalamurina, Lake Eyre, Marree, Marree Station, Mulka, Muloorina, Mundowdna, Mungeranie and Pandie Pandie.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 296 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,522 kWh per day, or 556 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $4,024.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $97,217.75 per year.
Alton Downs Station and 5733 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 127.88 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 1,065,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5733
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Solar Power in Alton Downs Station
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Alton Downs Station: Pandie Pandie - approx. 46.8 km
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Alton Downs Station Demographics
Alton Downs Station and the postcode of 5733 has a total population of 100 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 104 households in Alton Downs Station, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 900 per week per household.
About 17% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Alton Downs Station is $3900/month. By installing solar power in Alton Downs Station, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73891 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 8.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Alton Downs Station is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Alton Downs Station
ALTON DOWNS STATION SA 5733 is a rural locality in South Australia, located about 300 km north of Adelaide. The town is known for its vast open spaces and stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the nearby mountain ranges, including the Flinders Ranges and Mount Remarkable National Park.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, ALTON DOWNS STATION SA 5733 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's high solar irradiance levels and low shading issues make it a prime spot for solar energy production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and provide clean, renewable energy to the community.
By investing in solar power in ALTON DOWNS STATION SA 5733, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar energy is a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels, and can help to mitigate the effects of climate change. With the help of local solar installers, ALTON DOWNS STATION SA 5733 can become a shining example of the power of solar energy.