Solar Power Profile - Lobethal, SA 5241
More than 659 homes in postcode 5241 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lobethal.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,198 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 20,922 kWh per day, or 7,637 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,336,392.75 per year.
Lobethal and 5241 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 1,756.51 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 14,637,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5241
146th
State Wide
1105th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lobethal
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lobethal: Lobethal - approx. 684 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Lobethal
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Community Solar Statistics - Lobethal, 5241
Lobethal Demographics
Lobethal and the postcode of 5241 has a total population of 2348 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 1032 households in Lobethal, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1529 per week per household.
About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lobethal is $1473/month. By installing solar power in Lobethal, the average household could save 11.56% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99372 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 2.57% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lobethal is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lobethal
Located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, Lobethal is a charming town known for its rich German heritage and picturesque surroundings. Visitors can explore the town's historic architecture, including the Lutheran Church and the Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum. The town also hosts a number of events throughout the year, such as the Lobethal Christmas Pageant and the Lobethal Bierhaus Oktoberfest.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day and minimal shading issues, Lobethal is an ideal location for solar power. The town's latitude of 34.9 degrees south and elevation of 400 meters above sea level make for optimal solar panel angle and orientation, maximizing solar yields. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's solar potential, reducing energy costs and promoting renewable energy.
By investing in solar power, Lobethal can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar energy can help the town become more self-sufficient and less reliant on non-renewable energy sources. Additionally, solar power can provide economic benefits by creating jobs in the solar industry and reducing energy costs for residents and businesses.