Solar Power Profile - Norton Summit, SA 5136
More than 137 homes in postcode 5136 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Norton Summit.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 924 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,696 kWh per day, or 1,349 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 $236,082 per year.
Norton Summit and 5136 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 310.27 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 2,585,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5136
250th
State Wide
1972nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Norton Summit
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Norton Summit: Cherryville - approx. 1.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Norton Summit, 5136
Norton Summit Demographics
Norton Summit and the postcode of 5136 has a total population of 499 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 190 households in Norton Summit, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2316 per week per household.
About 81% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Norton Summit is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Norton Summit, the average household could save 6.63% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56993 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 1.43% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Norton Summit is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Norton Summit
Norton Summit is a charming town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It is situated just 14 kilometers from Adelaide's city center, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside while still being close to all the amenities of the city. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
One of the main attractions of Norton Summit is its abundance of sunshine. The town enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for producing solar power. With the help of solar installers in Norton Summit, residents and businesses can harness the power of the sun to generate clean, renewable energy. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Norton Summit is to face north at an angle of 30-35 degrees, which ensures maximum solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Norton Summit has many benefits, including reducing energy costs, minimizing carbon footprint, and increasing property value. The town's location and climate make it an ideal location for solar power, and with the help of experienced solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of this abundant natural resource.