Solar Power Profile - Ashbourne, SA 5157
More than 948 homes in postcode 5157 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ashbourne, Bull Creek, Cherry Gardens, Clarendon, Coromandel East, Dorset Vale, Kangarilla and Mcharg Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,050 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,063 kWh per day, or 8,783 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,537,024.125 per year.
Ashbourne and 5157 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 2,020.09 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 16,834,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5157
136th
State Wide
1014th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ashbourne
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ashbourne: Prospect Hill - approx. 9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Ashbourne, 5157
Ashbourne Demographics
Ashbourne and the postcode of 5157 has a total population of 2822 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 1159 households in Ashbourne, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1936 per week per household.
About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ashbourne is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Ashbourne, the average household could save 6.82% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58644 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 1.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ashbourne is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ashbourne
ASHBOURNE SA 5157 is a charming town located in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, and vibrant arts scene. Visitors can enjoy exploring the town's many attractions, including the Ashbourne Historic Walk, the Ashbourne Heritage Trail, and the Ashbourne Village Market.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, ASHBOURNE SA 5157 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and relatively low levels of shading make it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs for homeowners and businesses in the area.
Local solar installers in ASHBOURNE SA 5157 can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's solar potential. By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, solar installers can help maximize solar yields and ensure that the system operates efficiently. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses can enjoy the benefits of solar power for years to come.