Solar Power Profile - Pinks Beach, SA 5275
More than 652 homes in postcode 5275 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pinks Beach, Blackford, Boatswain Point, Cape Jaffa, Keilira, Kingston Se, Mount Benson, Reedy Creek, Rosetown, Sandy Grove, Taratap, Tilley Swamp, Wangolina, West Range and Wyomi.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,829 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,138 kWh per day, or 5,525 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $966,939.75 per year.
Pinks Beach and 5275 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 1,270.75 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 10,589,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5275
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Pinks Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pinks Beach: Kingston Se - approx. 5.2 km
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Pinks Beach Demographics
Pinks Beach and the postcode of 5275 has a total population of 2097 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 1738 households in Pinks Beach, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.
About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pinks Beach is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Pinks Beach, the average household could save 10.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $89921 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pinks Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Pinks Beach
Blackford is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 300 people. It is situated in the Mid North region, approximately 200km north of Adelaide. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Clare Valley wine region.
Blackford experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panel installers in Blackford can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy systems in Blackford can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a viable and sustainable option for powering homes and businesses. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses in Blackford make the switch to solar power and take advantage of the many benefits it offers.