Solar Power Profile - Bookpurnong, SA 5333
More than 1712 homes in postcode 5333 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bookpurnong, Loxton, Loxton North, Nangari, New Residence, Noora, Pata, Pyap, Pyap West and Taplan.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,687 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 50,937 kWh per day, or 18,592 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,253,600.875 per year.
Bookpurnong and 5333 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 4,276.16 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 35,634,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Bookpurnong
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bookpurnong: Berri - approx. 8.4 km
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Bookpurnong Demographics
Bookpurnong and the postcode of 5333 has a total population of 5560 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 2675 households in Bookpurnong, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1243 per week per household.
About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bookpurnong is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Bookpurnong, the average household could save 14.74% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $126710 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 2.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bookpurnong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bookpurnong
BOOKPURNONG SA 5333 is a small town located in the Riverland region of South Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Murray River and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its rich agricultural history and is home to a number of vineyards and orchards.
BOOKPURNONG SA 5333 enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in BOOKPURNONG can benefit from high solar yields and significant energy savings.
Installing solar energy in BOOKPURNONG can help reduce carbon emissions and lower electricity bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can provide a reliable source of electricity for homes and businesses. By working with local solar installers, residents of BOOKPURNONG can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to make the switch to solar power.