Solar Power Profile - Penrice, SA 5353
More than 1165 homes in postcode 5353 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Penrice, Angaston, Black Hill, Cambrai, Keyneton, Kongolia, Langs Landing, Moculta, Mount Mckenzie, Punyelroo, Sedan, Sunnydale and Towitta.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,355 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 30,831 kWh per day, or 11,253 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 $1,969,330.125 per year.
Penrice and 5353 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 2,588.19 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 21,568,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5353
126th
State Wide
904th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Penrice
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Penrice: Angaston - approx. 1.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Penrice, 5353
Penrice Demographics
Penrice and the postcode of 5353 has a total population of 3664 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 1990 households in Penrice, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1307 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Penrice is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Penrice, the average household could save 10.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $91485 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 2.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Penrice is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Penrice
Angaston is a charming town located in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia. Surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, the town is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike. Visitors can explore the local wineries and sample some of the region's best wines, or take a stroll through the town's picturesque streets and admire the historic architecture.
With plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, Angaston is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in Angaston can help homeowners and businesses design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local climate and conditions.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Angaston can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on their electricity bills. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the right solar system in place, homeowners and businesses in Angaston can enjoy reliable and affordable energy for years to come.