Solar Power Profile - Macdonald Park, SA 5121
More than 826 homes in postcode 5121 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Macdonald Park, Eyre, Penfield and Penfield Gardens.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,667 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 28,103 kWh per day, or 10,258 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,795,079.125 per year.
Macdonald Park and 5121 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 2,359.34 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 19,661,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5121
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Solar Power in Macdonald Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Macdonald Park: Heaslip Road - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Macdonald Park, 5121
Macdonald Park Demographics
Macdonald Park and the postcode of 5121 has a total population of 2257 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 946 households in Macdonald Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1390 per week per household.
About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Macdonald Park is $1454/month. By installing solar power in Macdonald Park, the average household could save 12.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $106963 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 3% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Macdonald Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Macdonald Park
EYRE SA 5121 is a small town located in South Australia. Despite its small size, it boasts of several features and attractions that make it a great place to visit. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, which offer scenic views and great hiking opportunities. Other attractions in the area include the Barossa Valley wine region, the Whispering Wall, and the Murray River.
When it comes to solar power, EYRE SA 5121 is an excellent location for installing solar panels. The town enjoys an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Additionally, the town's location in South Australia means that it experiences some of the highest solar irradiance levels in the country. This makes it an ideal location for solar power installations, with the potential for high solar yields.
For those interested in installing solar panels in EYRE SA 5121, it is important to consider the optimal solar panel angle and orientation. The town is located at a latitude of 34.6 degrees south, which means that the optimal angle for solar panels is around 34 degrees. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential shading issues, as shading can significantly reduce solar yields. Working with experienced solar installers in the area can help ensure that your solar panels are installed correctly and optimally positioned for maximum solar energy generation.