Solar Power Profile - Matta Flat, SA 5554
More than 1425 homes in postcode 5554 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Matta Flat, Thomas Plains, Boors Plain, Cunliffe, Jericho, Jerusalem, Kadina, New Town, Thomas Plain, Wallaroo Mines and Willamulka.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,901 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,794 kWh per day, or 14,160 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,477,966.75 per year.
Matta Flat and 5554 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 3,256.8 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 27,140,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5554
109th
State Wide
799th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Matta Flat
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Matta Flat: Kadina - approx. 2.3 km
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Matta Flat Demographics
Matta Flat and the postcode of 5554 has a total population of 4954 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 2402 households in Matta Flat, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1169 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Matta Flat is $1127/month. By installing solar power in Matta Flat, the average household could save 12.75% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109587 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 Matta Flat is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Matta Flat
Boors Plain SA 5554 is a small town located in South Australia. The town is known for its serene and peaceful environment, making it a perfect location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Boors Plain SA 5554 is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Flinders Ranges, which provide a stunning backdrop to the town.
The weather in Boors Plain SA 5554 is generally sunny and warm, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, with many homes and businesses in the area already taking advantage of this renewable energy source. Solar installers in Boors Plain SA 5554 can help residents and businesses determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, as well as address any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems in Boors Plain SA 5554, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce reliance on non-renewable sources like coal and gas. With the town's sunny weather and beautiful mountain ranges, Boors Plain SA 5554 is an ideal location for solar power production and installation.