Solar Power Profile - Summertown, SA 5141
More than 214 homes in postcode 5141 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Summertown and Horsnell Gully.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,272 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,030 kWh per day, or 1,836 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $321,291.25 per year.
Summertown and 5141 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 422.28 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 3,519,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5141
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Solar Power in Summertown
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Summertown: Ashton Co-op - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Summertown, 5141
Summertown Demographics
Summertown and the postcode of 5141 has a total population of 703 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 259 households in Summertown, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2241 per week per household.
About 86% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Summertown is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Summertown, the average household could save 5.9% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50661 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 1.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Summertown is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Summertown
Horsnell Gully is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, with a population of around 500 people. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna.
With an average of over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Horsnell Gully is an ideal location for solar power. The town's position in the Adelaide Hills means that it is sheltered from the worst of the region's weather, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Horsnell Gully can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the lack of potential shading issues.
Installing solar energy in Horsnell Gully not only benefits the environment, but it can also save residents money on their energy bills. With the increasing popularity of renewable energy, more and more people are turning to solar power as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and save money in the long run. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and Horsnell Gully is the perfect place to take advantage of this technology.