Solar Power Profile - Murninnie Beach, SA 5609
More than 395 homes in postcode 5609 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Murninnie Beach, Cowleds Landing, Middleback Range and Whyalla Jenkins.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,322 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,284 kWh per day, or 3,754 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $656,890.5 per year.
Murninnie Beach and 5609 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 863.42 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 7,195,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5609
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Solar Power in Murninnie Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Murninnie Beach: Mullaquana - approx. 11.8 km
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Murninnie Beach Demographics
Murninnie Beach and the postcode of 5609 has a total population of 1874 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 823 households in Murninnie Beach, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1970 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Murninnie Beach is $1580/month. By installing solar power in Murninnie Beach, the average household could save 8.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75272 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 1.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Murninnie Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Murninnie Beach
COWLEDS LANDING SA 5609 is a small town located in South Australia, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and stunning mountain ranges. The town is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to live or visit. One of the main attractions of the town is the Cowleds Landing Conservation Park, which offers visitors the chance to explore the area's unique flora and fauna.
When it comes to solar power, COWLEDS LANDING SA 5609 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours and minimal shading issues. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation for the area is around 30 to 35 degrees, facing north. With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, solar yields in the area are high, making it a great location for solar installers and renewable energy companies.
Installing solar energy in COWLEDS LANDING SA 5609 not only helps to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, but it also offers a range of financial benefits for homeowners and businesses. By producing their own energy through solar power, residents and companies can reduce their reliance on the grid and save money on their energy bills. Additionally, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates for those who install solar panels, making it an even more attractive option for those looking to invest in renewable energy.