Solar Power Profile - Cooke Plains, SA 5261
More than 78 homes in postcode 5261 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cooke Plains, Coomandook, Culburra, Ki Ki and Yumali.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 570 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,349 kWh per day, or 857 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 $150,042.375 per year.
Cooke Plains and 5261 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 197.11 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 1,642,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5261
278th
State Wide
2155th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cooke Plains
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cooke Plains: Cooke Plains - approx. 210 m
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Cooke Plains Demographics
Cooke Plains and the postcode of 5261 has a total population of 303 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 160 households in Cooke Plains, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1163 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cooke Plains is $889/month. By installing solar power in Cooke Plains, the average household could save 17.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $154361 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 3.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cooke Plains is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cooke Plains
COOKE PLAINS SA 5261 is a small town located in South Australia, known for its beautiful natural scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The town is surrounded by various mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Flinders Ranges, which provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. The town also boasts several local landmarks, including the Cooke Plains Wind Farm, which produces renewable energy for the surrounding area.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, COOKE PLAINS SA 5261 is an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The town's location in South Australia provides ample sunlight, and its relatively flat terrain makes it easy to install solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation. Additionally, the town's low levels of air pollution and minimal shading issues make it an excellent location for solar energy yields.
If you're interested in solar power or renewable energy, COOKE PLAINS SA 5261 is home to several reputable solar installers who can help you design and install a solar energy system that meets your needs. By harnessing the power of the sun, you can reduce your carbon footprint, save money on energy bills, and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.