Solar Power Profile - Sandford, TAS 7020
More than 389 homes in postcode 7020 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sandford and Clifton Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,056 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,805 kWh per day, or 2,484 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,085.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $434,669.375 per year.
Sandford and 7020 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 1,813.32 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 15,111,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 7020
49th
State Wide
1612nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Sandford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sandford: Sandford (maydena) - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Sandford, 7020
Sandford Demographics
Sandford and the postcode of 7020 has a total population of 2537 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 966 households in Sandford, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2164 per week per household.
About 87% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sandford is $1725/month. By installing solar power in Sandford, the average household could save 5.25% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $45079 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 0.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sandford is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Sandford
Clifton Beach is a picturesque suburb located in the southern part of Tasmania, Australia. The town is situated on the eastern shore of the Derwent River and is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. The town is famous for its beautiful beaches, including Clifton Beach itself, which is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.
With an average of 2200 sunshine hours per year, Clifton Beach is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an excellent destination for tourists and residents alike. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Clifton Beach is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. Shading issues are minimal, and solar yields are high, making it an attractive location for solar installers.
The benefits of solar power in Clifton Beach are numerous. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is environmentally friendly and helps reduce carbon emissions. Installing solar panels in Clifton Beach can help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills while also contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. With the increasing demand for solar power in Tasmania, Clifton Beach is an excellent location for solar installers to expand their services and help more people make the switch to renewable energy.