Solar Power Profile - Foul Bay, SA 5577
More than 238 homes in postcode 5577 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Foul Bay, Couch Beach, Inneston, Point Souttar, The Pines and Warooka.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,396 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,753 kWh per day, or 2,100 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $367,472.875 per year.
Foul Bay and 5577 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 483 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 4,025,000 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Foul Bay: Stenhouse Bay - approx. 21.1 km
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Foul Bay Demographics
Foul Bay and the postcode of 5577 has a total population of 496 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 628 households in Foul Bay, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 968 per week per household.
About 30% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Foul Bay is $728/month. By installing solar power in Foul Bay, the average household could save 17.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $150799 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 3.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Foul Bay is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Foul Bay
Located in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia, Couch Beach is a picturesque coastal town that boasts stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and surfing at the nearby beaches, or take a stroll along the scenic coastal walking trails.
With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year, Couch Beach is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate and low levels of cloud cover ensure that solar panels can generate high levels of energy throughout the year. Solar installers in Couch Beach can also take advantage of the town's flat terrain and lack of shading issues to install solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation for maximum solar yield.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Couch Beach can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and significantly lower their energy bills. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice for homeowners and businesses alike. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents of Couch Beach can enjoy the many benefits of solar power for years to come.