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Solar Power Profile - Roxby Downs Station, SA 5725

More than 343 homes in postcode 5725 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Roxby Downs Station, Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,854 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,731 kWh per day, or 5,012 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,555 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $877,067.625 per year.

Roxby Downs Station and 5725 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 1,152.76 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 9,606,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 5725

179th

State Wide

1433rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Roxby Downs Station

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Roxby Downs Station: Roxby Downs Station - approx. 11.8 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Roxby Downs Station, 5725

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Roxby Downs Station Demographics

Roxby Downs Station and the postcode of 5725 has a total population of 3256 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 1541 households in Roxby Downs Station, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 3140 per week per household.

About 22% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Roxby Downs Station is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Roxby Downs Station, the average household could save 14.04% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $120613 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 1.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Roxby Downs Station is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Roxby Downs Station

Olympic Dam SA 5725 is a small town located in South Australia. It is situated approximately 560km north of Adelaide and 250km south of Alice Springs. The town is known for its mining industry, particularly for copper, gold, and uranium. It is also home to one of the largest mines in the world, the Olympic Dam mine.

Aside from its mining industry, Olympic Dam also boasts several attractions and features. The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the Gawler Ranges and Lake Torrens National Park. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing. The town also has a community swimming pool, golf course, and tennis courts.

With its location in the Outback, Olympic Dam experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Potential shading issues can also be addressed to ensure that solar panels are operating at their full capacity. By investing in solar power, Olympic Dam can reduce its reliance on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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