Solar Power Profile - Glossop, SA 5344
More than 234 homes in postcode 5344 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glossop.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,752 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,637 kWh per day, or 2,788 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $487,813.375 per year.
Glossop and 5344 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 641.24 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 5,343,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5344
210th
State Wide
1696th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Glossop
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glossop: Berri - approx. 4.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Glossop, 5344
Glossop Demographics
Glossop and the postcode of 5344 has a total population of 813 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 396 households in Glossop, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1482 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Glossop is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Glossop, the average household could save 16.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $139381 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 2.74% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glossop is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Glossop
Glossop is a small town located in the Derbyshire Peak District, SA 5344. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with several local mountain ranges and landmarks such as the Snake Pass and Kinder Scout. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities in the surrounding hills and valleys.
With an average of 1,400 hours of sunshine per year, Glossop is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While shading can be an issue in some areas, experienced solar installers can work around these challenges to provide efficient and effective solar energy solutions.
Installing solar panels in Glossop not only benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions, but it can also save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills. With the increasing popularity of renewable energy sources, solar power is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money in the long run.