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Solar Power Profile - Boatswain Point, SA 5275

More than 652 homes in postcode 5275 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Boatswain Point, Blackford, Cape Jaffa, Keilira, Kingston Se, Mount Benson, Pinks Beach, Reedy Creek, Rosetown, Sandy Grove, Taratap, Tilley Swamp, Wangolina, West Range and Wyomi.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,829 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,138 kWh per day, or 5,525 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $966,939.75 per year.

Boatswain Point and 5275 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 1,270.75 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 10,589,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5275

163rd

State Wide

1289th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Boatswain Point

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boatswain Point: Noolook Forest Reserve - approx. 9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Boatswain Point

Lucindale Electrical

75 Fairview Road, 5272

Powering your future with the sun

S.M Watts Electrical

3 3 Maria Court, 5275

Your Local Electrical Specialist

SM Watts Electrical

3 Maria Court, 5275

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Boatswain Point, 5275

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Boatswain Point Demographics

Boatswain Point and the postcode of 5275 has a total population of 2097 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 1738 households in Boatswain Point, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.

About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Boatswain Point is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Boatswain Point, the average household could save 10.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $89921 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Boatswain Point is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Boatswain Point

Blackford is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 300 people. It is situated in the Mid North region, approximately 200km north of Adelaide. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Clare Valley wine region.

Blackford experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panel installers in Blackford 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.

Installing solar energy systems in Blackford can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a viable and sustainable option for powering homes and businesses. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses in Blackford make the switch to solar power and take advantage of the many benefits it offers.

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