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Solar Power Profile - Lake Alexandrina, SA 5259

More than 451 homes in postcode 5259 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lake Alexandrina, Ashville, East Wellington, Jervois, Kepa, Lake Albert, Malinong, Narrung, Naturi, Point Mcleay, Poltalloch, Raukkan, Tailem Bend, Wellington and Wellington East.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,253 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,091 kWh per day, or 4,778 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $836,187.625 per year.

Lake Alexandrina and 5259 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 1,098.94 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 9,157,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5259

169th

State Wide

1372nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Lake Alexandrina

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lake Alexandrina: Point Sturt - approx. 9.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Lake Alexandrina

Electrical Pro

26 Day Street, 5253

Specialising in solar power solutions.

Efficient Solar & Battery

Tailem Bend, 5260

Efficient Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Laser Electrical Goolwa

62 Gardiner Street, 5214

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Lake Alexandrina, 5259

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Lake Alexandrina Demographics

Lake Alexandrina and the postcode of 5259 has a total population of 1030 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 635 households in Lake Alexandrina, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1255 per week per household.

About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lake Alexandrina is $1127/month. By installing solar power in Lake Alexandrina, the average household could save 13.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $117704 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 2.84% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lake Alexandrina is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Lake Alexandrina

ASHVILLE SA 5259 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is known for its picturesque surroundings, with the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Onkaparinga River National Park nearby. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and fishing in the area, as well as exploring the local wineries and restaurants.

With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, ASHVILLE SA 5259 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location on the southern coast of Australia means that it is exposed to a lot of sunlight throughout the year, which makes it perfect for solar panel installations. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and save money on electricity bills. By installing solar panels in ASHVILLE SA 5259, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid.

There are several solar installers operating in the ASHVILLE SA 5259 area, who can help residents design and install solar panel systems that are optimised for the local weather conditions. Solar panel orientation and angle are important factors to consider when designing a solar system, as they can affect the amount of sunlight that the panels receive. In addition, shading from trees or nearby buildings can also impact solar yields. By working with a local solar installer, residents can ensure that their solar panel systems are optimised for the local weather and shading conditions, which can help maximise their solar yields and savings.

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