Solar Power Profile - Bay Of Shoals, SA 5223
More than 982 homes in postcode 5223 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bay Of Shoals, Brownlow, D’estrees Bay, Stun’sail Boom, Stun'sail Boom, Birchmore, Brownlow Ki, Cape Borda, Cassini, Cygnet River, De Mole River, D'estrees Bay, Duncan, Emu Bay, Flinders Chase, Gosse, Haines, Harriet River, Karatta, Kingscote, Kohinoor, Macgillivray, Menzies, Middle River, Nepean Bay, Newland, North Cape, Seal Bay, Seddon, Stokes Bay, Vivonne Bay, Western River and Wisanger.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,219 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,143 kWh per day, or 8,812 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 $1,542,134.125 per year.
Bay Of Shoals and 5223 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 2,026.76 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 16,889,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5223
138th
State Wide
1057th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Bay Of Shoals
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bay Of Shoals: Kingscote - approx. 8.7 km
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Bay Of Shoals Demographics
Bay Of Shoals and the postcode of 5223 has a total population of 3193 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 2041 households in Bay Of Shoals, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1209 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bay Of Shoals is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Bay Of Shoals, the average household could save 12.29% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105592 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 2.54% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bay Of Shoals is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bay Of Shoals
Bay of Shoals is a picturesque town located on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The town is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and scenic landscapes. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as swimming, fishing, and hiking in the nearby mountain ranges. The town also boasts a vibrant local culture with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Bay of Shoals enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The town receives an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bay of Shoals can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. The town also experiences minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar energy production.
Bay of Shoals is an excellent location for renewable energy production. With its abundant sunshine and favourable weather conditions, the town is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bay of Shoals can help homeowners and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. By installing solar panels, residents can take advantage of the town's sunny climate and produce their own clean, renewable energy.