Solar Power Profile - Wedge Island, SA 5606
More than 2928 homes in postcode 5606 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wedge Island, Port Lincoln South, Kirton Point and Port Lincoln.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 18,114 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 73,339 kWh per day, or 26,769 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,684,528.625 per year.
Wedge Island and 5606 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 6,156.87 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 51,307,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5606
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Solar Power in Wedge Island
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wedge Island: Neptune Island - approx. 38 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Wedge Island, 5606
Wedge Island Demographics
Wedge Island and the postcode of 5606 has a total population of 12944 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 6538 households in Wedge Island, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1243 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 Wedge Island is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Wedge Island, the average household could save 10.24% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $87966 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 2.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wedge Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wedge Island
Kirton Point is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of just over 500 people. The town is situated on the coast, offering stunning views of the ocean and nearby beaches. Kirton Point is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to visit or live.
With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Kirton Point is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximise solar yields. While there may be some shading issues to consider, overall the weather in Kirton Point is perfect for producing renewable energy.
By installing solar energy systems in Kirton Point, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy, which can help to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the help of local solar installers, Kirton Point can become a leader in renewable energy in South Australia.