Solar Power Profile - Ridleyton, SA 5008
More than 2499 homes in postcode 5008 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ridleyton, Croydon, Croydon Park, Croydon Park South, Devon Park, Dudley Park, Renown Park and West Croydon.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,405 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 64,573 kWh per day, or 23,569 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,124,600.375 per year.
Ridleyton and 5008 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 5,420.87 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 45,173,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5008
50th
State Wide
445th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ridleyton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ridleyton: Regency Park - approx. 2.7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Ridleyton
Bright Earth Solar
132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.
Community Solar Statistics - Ridleyton, 5008
Ridleyton Demographics
Ridleyton and the postcode of 5008 has a total population of 13712 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 6076 households in Ridleyton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1489 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ridleyton is $1712/month. By installing solar power in Ridleyton, the average household could save 8.08% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69469 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 2.14% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ridleyton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ridleyton
CROYDON SA 5008 is a suburb located in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated just 7 km from the city center and is known for its vibrant community and diverse range of attractions. Some of the popular landmarks in CROYDON include the Queen Street Cafe, Croydon Playground, and the Croydon Memorial Swimming Pool.
With an average of 2700 sunshine hours per year, CROYDON SA 5008 is an excellent location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Shading issues can be minimized with proper placement of solar panels, and the sunny weather ensures that renewable energy can be harnessed effectively.
Installing solar energy systems in CROYDON SA 5008 can provide numerous benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased property value. Homeowners and businesses can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to make the switch to solar power. Additionally, solar energy systems require minimal maintenance and can provide reliable and sustainable energy for years to come.