Solar Power Profile - Mount Torrens, SA 5244
More than 1228 homes in postcode 5244 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Torrens, Charleston, Harrogate, Inverbrackie and Woodside.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,647 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 35,215 kWh per day, or 12,853 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 $2,249,358.125 per year.
Mount Torrens and 5244 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 2,956.19 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 24,634,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5244
112nd
State Wide
818th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Torrens
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Torrens: Mt Torrens - approx. 1.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Torrens, 5244
Mount Torrens Demographics
Mount Torrens and the postcode of 5244 has a total population of 3986 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 1767 households in Mount Torrens, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1714 per week per household.
About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Torrens is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Mount Torrens, the average household could save 9.5% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81633 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 2.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Torrens is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Torrens
Charleston SA 5244 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Mount Lofty Ranges and the Onkaparinga River National Park. Visitors to Charleston can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities in the area.
With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Charleston is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and relatively mild climate make it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in Charleston can help residents and businesses choose the optimal panel angle and orientation for maximum solar yield, while also addressing any potential shading issues.
By producing solar power in Charleston, residents and businesses can save money on their energy bills while also reducing their carbon footprint. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that can help mitigate the effects of climate change. Investing in solar power can also increase the value of a property and contribute to a more sustainable future for the town and the planet.