Solar Power Profile - North Shields, SA 5607
More than 1431 homes in postcode 5607 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of North Shields, Tulka North, Boston, Brooker, Charlton Gully, Coffin Bay, Coomunga, Coulta, Duck Ponds, Farm Beach, Fountain, Green Patch, Hawson, Horse Peninsula, Karkoo, Kellidie Bay, Kiana, Koppio, Lincoln National Park, Lipson, Little Douglas, Louth Bay, Mitchell, Moody, Mount Drummond, Mount Dutton Bay, Mount Hope, Murdinga, Peachna, Pearlah, Point Boston, Poonindie, Port Lincoln, Sheringa, Sleaford, Sullivan, Tiatukia, Tooligie, Tootenilla, Tulka, Uley, Ungarra, Venus Bay, Wangary, Wanilla, Warrachie, Warrow, Warunda, Whites Flat, Whites River and Yallunda Flat.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,462 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 34,463 kWh per day, or 12,579 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,201,324.125 per year.
North Shields and 5607 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 2,893.17 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 24,109,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5607
118th
State Wide
837th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in North Shields
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to North Shields: Port Lincoln Aerodrome - approx. 5.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - North Shields, 5607
North Shields Demographics
North Shields and the postcode of 5607 has a total population of 4640 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 2732 households in North Shields, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1504 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in North Shields is $1387/month. By installing solar power in North Shields, the average household could save 9.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79150 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 1.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in North Shields is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About North Shields
Boston is a town located in South Australia, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. The town is home to many attractions, including the Boston Bay Wines, which offers wine tastings and tours of the vineyards. Visitors can also explore the Boston Heritage Trail, which takes them on a journey through the town's history.
When it comes to solar power, Boston is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar installers and those interested in renewable energy. Additionally, the town's flat terrain and lack of tall buildings make it easy to install solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation, maximizing solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Boston can provide many benefits, including reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Solar power is also a great investment, as it can increase the value of a property and provide long-term savings on energy bills.