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Solar Power Profile - Richmond, SA 5033

More than 1421 homes in postcode 5033 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Richmond, Marleston Dc, Cowandilla, Hilton, Hilton Plaza, Marleston and West Richmond.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,084 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 41,546 kWh per day, or 15,164 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,653,750.75 per year.

Richmond and 5033 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 3,487.72 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 29,064,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5033

96th

State Wide

711st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Richmond

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Richmond: Keswick - approx. 2.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Richmond

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

Community Solar Statistics - Richmond, 5033

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Richmond Demographics

Richmond and the postcode of 5033 has a total population of 8294 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 3955 households in Richmond, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1418 per week per household.

About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Richmond is $1647/month. By installing solar power in Richmond, the average household could save 9.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80542 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 2.51% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Richmond is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Richmond

Cowandilla is a small suburb located in the western region of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated just 5 kilometers southwest of Adelaide's central business district and is bordered by the suburbs of Hilton, Glandore, and Brooklyn Park. The suburb is known for its quiet residential streets, local parks, and community facilities. Some of the notable attractions in Cowandilla include the Cowandilla Primary School, the Cowandilla Children's Centre, and the Cowandilla Sports and Social Club.

When it comes to solar power, Cowandilla is an excellent location for solar panel installation. The suburb enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 7 hours of sunlight per day. Solar panels installed in Cowandilla can produce high yields of electricity, especially when installed at the optimal angle and orientation. However, shading can be an issue in some areas of the suburb, so it's important to work with experienced solar installers who can assess the potential shading issues and design a solar system that maximizes energy production.

Overall, Cowandilla is a great location for homeowners and businesses looking to install solar panels. With its abundant sunshine, favorable weather conditions, and experienced solar installers, Cowandilla is a prime location for solar energy production and a sustainable future.

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