Solar Power Profile - Elwomple, SA 5260
More than 507 homes in postcode 5260 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Elwomple, Bayah and Tailem Bend.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,863 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,864 kWh per day, or 4,330 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 $757,813 per year.
Elwomple and 5260 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 995.9 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 8,299,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5260
178th
State Wide
1431st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Elwomple
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Elwomple: Tailem Bend - approx. 8.5 km
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Elwomple Demographics
Elwomple and the postcode of 5260 has a total population of 1562 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 861 households in Elwomple, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 912 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Elwomple is $879/month. By installing solar power in Elwomple, the average household could save 13.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $119690 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 3.1% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Elwomple is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Elwomple
BAYAH SA 5260 is a small town located in the Mid North region of South Australia. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and features a range of attractions that make it a popular tourist destination. Some of the notable attractions in BAYAH include the BAYAH Hill Lookout, which offers stunning views of the surrounding areas, and the BAYAH Wildlife Park, which is home to a variety of native Australian animals.
When it comes to solar power, BAYAH SA 5260 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the town is located in an area with minimal shading issues, which means that solar panels can be installed with optimal orientation and angle to maximise solar yields.
By installing solar power systems in BAYAH SA 5260, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can provide expert advice and installation services to help residents and businesses make the most of the town's abundant sunshine.