Solar Power Profile - Barmera, SA 5345
More than 1021 homes in postcode 5345 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Barmera, Loveday and Spectacle Lake.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,424 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 27,997 kWh per day, or 10,219 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,788,308.375 per year.
Barmera and 5345 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 2,350.37 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 19,586,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5345
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State Wide
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Australia Wide
Solar Power in Barmera
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barmera: Barmera - approx. 895 m
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Barmera Demographics
Barmera and the postcode of 5345 has a total population of 3297 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 1707 households in Barmera, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1100 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Barmera is $1041/month. By installing solar power in Barmera, the average household could save 13.81% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $118640 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 3.02% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Barmera is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Barmera
Barmera is a town located in South Australia, situated on the banks of Lake Bonney. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Barmera Golf Course and the Riverland region. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Barmera Monash War Memorial and the Barmera Railway Station.
With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Barmera is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in South Australia means that it receives plenty of sunshine, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective way to generate electricity, and it can help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills.
There are a number of solar installers in Barmera who can help residents and businesses install solar panels. These installers can provide advice on the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels, as well as any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields. By working with a solar installer, residents and businesses in Barmera can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and produce their own clean, renewable energy.