Solar Power Profile - Port Clinton, SA 5570
More than 286 homes in postcode 5570 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Port Clinton, Clinton, Clinton Centre, Price and Winulta.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,372 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,847 kWh per day, or 2,134 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $373,477.125 per year.
Port Clinton and 5570 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 490.82 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 4,090,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5570
225th
State Wide
1804th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Port Clinton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Clinton: Kaddyinna - approx. 3.6 km
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Port Clinton Demographics
Port Clinton and the postcode of 5570 has a total population of 541 people, with a median age of 60 years. There are 459 households in Port Clinton, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 790 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Port Clinton is $796/month. By installing solar power in Port Clinton, the average household could save 13.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $114931 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 3.11% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Port Clinton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Port Clinton
Clinton is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 200 people. The town is situated in the Mid North region of the state, surrounded by picturesque farmland and rolling hills. One of the main attractions of Clinton is the stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Mount Remarkable National Park.
Clinton enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. With the help of solar installers, residents of Clinton can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to power their homes and businesses with clean, renewable energy.
Installing solar panels in Clinton can offer a range of benefits, including reducing electricity bills, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon emissions. Solar panels can also increase the value of a property and provide a reliable source of power in the event of a blackout. To maximise the benefits of solar power, it is important to ensure that panels are installed at the optimal angle and orientation, and that any potential shading issues are addressed.