Solar Power Profile - Wandearah East, SA 5523
More than 532 homes in postcode 5523 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wandearah East, Crystal Brook, Beetaloo Valley, Clements Gap, Crystal Brook, Huddleston, Merriton, Narridy, Nurom, Wandearah and Wandearah West.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,080 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,644 kWh per day, or 4,980 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 $871,510.5 per year.
Wandearah East and 5523 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 1,145.4 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 9,545,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5523
185th
State Wide
1523rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wandearah East
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wandearah East: Wandearah - approx. 9.6 km
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O'Dea Solar & Electrical
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Community Solar Statistics - Wandearah East, 5523
Wandearah East Demographics
Wandearah East and the postcode of 5523 has a total population of 1774 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 889 households in Wandearah East, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1131 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wandearah East is $970/month. By installing solar power in Wandearah East, the average household could save 14.27% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $122608 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 2.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wandearah East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wandearah East
Beetaloo Valley SA 5523 is a charming town located in the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. The town is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the picturesque Mount Remarkable National Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching. Beetaloo Valley is also home to a variety of native flora and fauna, making it a great destination for nature lovers.
With over 300 sunny days per year, Beetaloo Valley is an ideal location for solar power. The town's high levels of solar irradiation allow for optimal solar panel yields, making it an attractive destination for solar installers and renewable energy companies. Additionally, the town's flat terrain and lack of shading issues make it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation for maximum efficiency.
Investing in solar power in Beetaloo Valley not only benefits the environment but also provides economic benefits for the town. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their energy bills and potentially even earn money by selling excess energy back to the grid. Additionally, the use of solar power can help reduce the town's reliance on fossil fuels, leading to a cleaner and more sustainable future for Beetaloo Valley.