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Solar Power Profile - Harriet River, SA 5223

More than 940 homes in postcode 5223 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Harriet River, Brownlow, D’estrees Bay, Stun’sail Boom, Stun'sail Boom, Bay Of Shoals, Birchmore, Brownlow Ki, Cape Borda, Cassini, Cygnet River, De Mole River, D'estrees Bay, Duncan, Emu Bay, Flinders Chase, Gosse, Haines, Karatta, Kingscote, Kohinoor, Macgillivray, Menzies, Middle River, Nepean Bay, Newland, North Cape, Seal Bay, Seddon, Stokes Bay, Vivonne Bay, Western River and Wisanger.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,644 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,506 kWh per day, or 7,850 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 $1,373,695.75 per year.

Harriet River and 5223 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 1,805.5 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 15,045,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5223

139th

State Wide

1055th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Harriet River

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harriet River: Highgate - approx. 2.3 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Harriet River, 5223

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Harriet River Demographics

Harriet River and the postcode of 5223 has a total population of 3193 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 2041 households in Harriet River, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1209 per week per household.

About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Harriet River is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Harriet River, the average household could save 11.3% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $97144 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 2.34% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Harriet River is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Harriet River

Bay of Shoals is a picturesque town located on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The town is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and scenic landscapes. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as swimming, fishing, and hiking in the nearby mountain ranges. The town also boasts a vibrant local culture with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Bay of Shoals enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The town receives an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bay of Shoals can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. The town also experiences minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar energy production.

Bay of Shoals is an excellent location for renewable energy production. With its abundant sunshine and favourable weather conditions, the town is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bay of Shoals can help homeowners and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. By installing solar panels, residents can take advantage of the town's sunny climate and produce their own clean, renewable energy.

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