Solar Power Profile - Chowilla, SA 5341
More than 2087 homes in postcode 5341 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Chowilla, Calperum, Calperum Station, Chaffey, Cooltong, Crescent, Old Calperum, Renmark, Renmark North, Renmark South, Renmark West and Yamba.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,735 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 70,454 kWh per day, or 25,716 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,500,249.25 per year.
Chowilla and 5341 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 5,914.68 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 49,289,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5341
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State Wide
425th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Chowilla
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Chowilla: Hypurna - approx. 21.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Chowilla, 5341
Chowilla Demographics
Chowilla and the postcode of 5341 has a total population of 7324 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 3532 households in Chowilla, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1193 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Chowilla is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Chowilla, the average household could save 16.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $143605 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 3.5% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Chowilla is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Chowilla
CALPERUM SA 5341 is a small town located in South Australia, known for its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Flinders Ranges, which provide a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, CALPERUM SA 5341 is an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The town's high levels of solar irradiation and low levels of shading make it a prime spot for solar panel installation, with optimal panel angles and orientations easily achievable. Local solar installers can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to provide reliable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions to residents and businesses.
The benefits of solar power in CALPERUM SA 5341 are numerous, including reduced energy bills, decreased reliance on non-renewable energy sources, and a smaller carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in CALPERUM SA 5341 can contribute to a more sustainable future while enjoying the many advantages of solar energy.