Solar Power Profile - Birdwood, SA 5234
More than 393 homes in postcode 5234 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Birdwood.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,424 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,870 kWh per day, or 3,603 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 $630,446.25 per year.
Birdwood and 5234 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 828.69 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 6,905,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5234
188th
State Wide
1532nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Birdwood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Birdwood: Birdwood - approx. 804 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Birdwood, 5234
Birdwood Demographics
Birdwood and the postcode of 5234 has a total population of 1286 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 519 households in Birdwood, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1754 per week per household.
About 81% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Birdwood is $1602/month. By installing solar power in Birdwood, the average household could save 8.31% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $71383 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 1.75% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Birdwood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Birdwood
Birdwood is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It is situated approximately 45km from Adelaide and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Torrens Valley.
One of the main attractions of Birdwood is the National Motor Museum, which houses a collection of over 400 cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. The town is also home to a number of antique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists.
With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, Birdwood is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, which means that solar panels can generate a significant amount of energy throughout the year. Solar installers in Birdwood can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.