Solar Power Profile - Fulham, SA 5024
More than 2987 homes in postcode 5024 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Fulham, Fulham Gardens and West Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,283 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 73,678 kWh per day, or 26,892 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,706,182.25 per year.
Fulham and 5024 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 6,185.16 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 51,543,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5024
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State Wide
383rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Fulham
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fulham: Adelaide Airport - approx. 2.9 km
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Bright Earth Solar
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Community Solar Statistics - Fulham, 5024
Fulham Demographics
Fulham and the postcode of 5024 has a total population of 13956 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 6159 households in Fulham, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1672 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Fulham is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Fulham, the average household could save 6.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57178 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 1.84% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Fulham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Fulham
Fulham is a charming suburb located in the western part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is a peaceful and quiet neighbourhood that offers a range of attractions and features that make it an ideal place to live in. One of the main attractions of Fulham is the Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre, which is a popular shopping destination for locals. Other notable features of the town include the Fulham Community Centre, the Fulham North Primary School, and the Fulham Gardens Medical Centre.
When it comes to solar power, Fulham is an excellent location due to its high sunshine hours and favourable weather conditions. The town receives an average of 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, which makes it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the town is not affected by any significant shading issues, which means that solar panels can be installed without any problems.
Installing solar panels in Fulham can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By working with local solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise their solar yields and generate clean, renewable energy for their properties.