Solar Power Profile - Lenswood, SA 5240
More than 189 homes in postcode 5240 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lenswood.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,011 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,044 kWh per day, or 2,936 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,746.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $513,810.5 per year.
Lenswood and 5240 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 675.28 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 5,627,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5240
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Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lenswood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lenswood: Stringybark - approx. 2.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Lenswood, 5240
Lenswood Demographics
Lenswood and the postcode of 5240 has a total population of 491 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 213 households in Lenswood, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1968 per week per household.
About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lenswood is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Lenswood, the average household could save 13.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $113498 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 2.68% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lenswood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lenswood
LENWOOD SA 5240 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and lush greenery. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, which provide a stunning backdrop to the town.
LENWOOD SA 5240 enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in LENWOOD SA 5240 is towards the north, with a tilt angle of approximately 30 degrees.
The abundance of sunshine in LENWOOD SA 5240 makes it an excellent location for solar power. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in the town can take advantage of this renewable energy source to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs. Solar power can also help to reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy and contribute to a cleaner environment. By installing solar energy systems in LENWOOD SA 5240, residents and businesses can take an important step towards a more sustainable future.