Solar Power Profile - Mount Lofty, SA 5152
More than 1202 homes in postcode 5152 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Lofty, Cleland, Crafers, Crafers West and Stirling.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,638 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 34,356 kWh per day, or 12,540 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 $2,194,489.5 per year.
Mount Lofty and 5152 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 2,884.2 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 24,035,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5152
113rd
State Wide
819th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Lofty
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Lofty: Cleland Conservation Park - approx. 496 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Lofty, 5152
Mount Lofty Demographics
Mount Lofty and the postcode of 5152 has a total population of 6108 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 2496 households in Mount Lofty, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2430 per week per household.
About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Lofty is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Mount Lofty, the average household could save 7.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61215 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 1.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Lofty is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Lofty
CLELAND SA 5152 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Cleland Conservation Park. Visitors to the town can enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in these areas.
With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, CLELAND SA 5152 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate means that solar panels can produce high yields of energy throughout the year, making it an attractive option for homeowners and businesses looking to install solar panels. Additionally, the town's location in the Adelaide Hills means that it is less prone to extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding, which can damage solar panels.
By installing solar panels in CLELAND SA 5152, homeowners and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Local solar installers can help residents to design and install solar panel systems that are optimised for the town's climate and geography, ensuring maximum energy yields and cost savings.