Solar Power Profile - Forest Range, SA 5139
More than 103 homes in postcode 5139 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forest Range.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,021 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,061 kWh per day, or 1,482 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,491.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $259,396.375 per year.
Forest Range and 5139 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 340.86 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 2,840,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5139
245th
State Wide
1926th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Forest Range
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forest Range: Lenswood - approx. 2.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Forest Range, 5139
Forest Range Demographics
Forest Range and the postcode of 5139 has a total population of 269 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 120 households in Forest Range, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2089 per week per household.
About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Forest Range is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Forest Range, the average household could save 10.38% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $89198 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 2.29% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forest Range is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Forest Range
Forest Range is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, with a population of just under 200 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, which provide stunning views and opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. In addition to its natural beauty, Forest Range is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Forest Range and Lenswood Memorial Park and the Forest Range Community Hall.
With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Forest Range is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in the Adelaide Hills means that it is often cooler than other parts of South Australia, which can help to improve the efficiency of solar panels. Additionally, the Mount Lofty Ranges can provide some shading, which can help to reduce the temperature of the panels and improve their performance.
By installing solar panels in Forest Range, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy. This can help to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their energy bills. There are a number of local solar installers who can help residents and businesses to design and install solar systems that are tailored to their specific needs and budget.