Solar Power Profile - Port Adelaide, SA 5015
More than 1256 homes in postcode 5015 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Port Adelaide, Garden Island, Port Adelaide Bc, Port Adelaide Dc, Torrens Island, Birkenhead, Ethelton, Glanville and New Port.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,281 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 35,105 kWh per day, or 12,813 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,242,331.875 per year.
Port Adelaide and 5015 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 2,946.99 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 24,558,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Ranking
Postcode 5015
120th
State Wide
843rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Port Adelaide
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Adelaide: Gillman Yard - approx. 1.6 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Port Adelaide
Bright Earth Solar
132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.
Community Solar Statistics - Port Adelaide, 5015
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Port Adelaide Demographics
Port Adelaide and the postcode of 5015 has a total population of 5650 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 3071 households in Port Adelaide, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1430 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Port Adelaide is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Port Adelaide, the average household could save 9.82% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $84429 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 2.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Port Adelaide is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
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About Port Adelaide
Birkenhead SA 5015 is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated approximately 10 km northwest of Adelaide's central business district, making it a convenient location for those who work in the city. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, including the Birkenhead Bridge Reserve and the Port Adelaide Riverfront Park. Visitors can also enjoy the historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Port Adelaide Lighthouse and the National Railway Museum.
When it comes to solar power, Birkenhead SA 5015 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The suburb receives an average of 2,800 hours of sunlight per year, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Additionally, the flat terrain and lack of significant shading issues make it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation for maximum solar yields. Solar installers in Birkenhead SA 5015 can help residents and businesses take advantage of these ideal conditions to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
Investing in solar power in Birkenhead SA 5015 has numerous benefits. Not only does it help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but it can also provide significant cost savings on electricity bills. Solar energy systems are low maintenance and have a long lifespan, making them a smart investment for homeowners and businesses alike. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Birkenhead SA 5015 can take an important step towards a more sustainable future while also enjoying the financial benefits of renewable energy.