Solar Power Profile - Chain Of Ponds, SA 5231
More than 348 homes in postcode 5231 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Chain Of Ponds, Kersbrook and Millbrook.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,237 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,005 kWh per day, or 3,287 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $575,194.375 per year.
Chain Of Ponds and 5231 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 756.01 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 6,300,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5231
198th
State Wide
1569th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Chain Of Ponds
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Chain Of Ponds: Millbrook Reservoir - approx. 1.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Chain Of Ponds, 5231
Chain Of Ponds Demographics
Chain Of Ponds and the postcode of 5231 has a total population of 1202 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 496 households in Chain Of Ponds, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1912 per week per household.
About 84% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Chain Of Ponds is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Chain Of Ponds, the average household could save 7.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68627 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 1.67% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Chain Of Ponds is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Chain Of Ponds
Chain of Ponds is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It is situated approximately 40 km northeast of Adelaide and is known for its beautiful scenery and natural attractions. The town is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and tourists.
With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, Chain of Ponds has great potential for solar power production. The town's location in the Adelaide Hills also provides a cooler climate, which can help to increase the efficiency of solar panels. Solar installers in Chain of Ponds can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.
Investing in solar energy in Chain of Ponds can provide a range of benefits, including reducing energy costs, lowering carbon emissions, and increasing energy independence. With the help of local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and natural beauty to generate clean, renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.