Solar Power Profile - Port Gibbon, SA 5602
More than 458 homes in postcode 5602 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Port Gibbon, Mitalie, Cowell, Lucky Bay, Mangalo, Midgee, Miltalie, Minbrie and Mitchellville.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,677 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,283 kWh per day, or 4,118 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $720,701.625 per year.
Port Gibbon and 5602 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 947.14 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 7,892,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5602
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State Wide
1475th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Port Gibbon
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Gibbon: Carpa - approx. 11 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Port Gibbon, 5602
Port Gibbon Demographics
Port Gibbon and the postcode of 5602 has a total population of 1123 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 793 households in Port Gibbon, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1197 per week per household.
About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Port Gibbon is $1005/month. By installing solar power in Port Gibbon, the average household could save 13.24% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $113787 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 2.57% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Port Gibbon is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Port Gibbon
COWELL SA 5602 is a small town located on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, including Lucky Bay and Point Gibbon, which offer great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and surfing. Visitors can also explore the nearby Cowell Jade Motel and Museum, which showcases the town's history and the local jade industry.
With over 300 days of sunshine per year, COWELL SA 5602 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and low levels of cloud cover make it a great place to install solar panels and generate renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.
By investing in solar power in COWELL SA 5602, residents and businesses can benefit from lower energy bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar energy can also help to create local jobs and stimulate the economy, while reducing the town's reliance on fossil fuels. With its abundant sunshine and natural beauty, COWELL SA 5602 is a great place to embrace solar power and support the transition to a more sustainable future.