Macdonnell Range Solar Power Systems
As at March – 2024, Macdonnell Range solar power installations have taken place on 291 homes (postcode area 872).
Macdonnell Range has 5,629 homes so that equals a solar penetration of 5%.
This is lower than the state average of Northern Territory which has a statewide solar household penetration of 29%. So Macdonnell Range is a fair way behind compared to the rest of the state.
The best performing suburb in Northern Territory when it comes to the proportion of homes that have had solar power systems installed is Girraween with a solar household penetration of 47%.
With statewide solar household penetration of 29%, Northern Territory is a bit behind compared to the rest of the country which has solar penetration of 40%.
Macdonnell Range Solar Power Statistics:
Number of homes: 5,629
Number of homes with solar: 291
Household solar power system penetration: 5%
Statewide household solar power penetration: 29%
National household solar power penetration: 40%
We estimate that last year, the homeowners in Macdonnell Range collectively saved $2,437,939 off their power bills! That’s money going straight back into the local Macdonnell Range community.
Solar Panels Macdonnell Range Pricing Information
According to our research, an average price for a 6.6kW solar system in Macdonnell Range is $4,000.
For a well performing solar system in Macdonnell Range, we estimate that the electricity generated will be approximately 28 kWh/day.
Let us assume that for the sake of calculating an annual savings amount that the cost of electricity is 30c/kWh, that the amount paid for exported solar electricity is 9.1c/kWh, 50% of the 28kWh of daily solar generation is consumed in the home, and the remainder exported into the electricity grid. Based on this, we estimate that the annual saving on a typical power bill could be $1,974 per year.
This represents a simple payback time of 2.0 years which is a fantastic return on investment.
Solar Finance in Macdonnell Range
We estimate that when financing a $4,000 solar system in Macdonnell Range over 5 years, that the cost of finance in year 1 will be around $973.
This is based on an interest rate of 8% calculated monthly and without taking into account any possible extra charges like establishment fees or admin fees. Of course you need to check these numbers with a professional financial advisor.
Even still this means you may be able to install solar for zero deposit AND it is still cash flow positive. What we mean by “cash flow positive”, is that the amount saved by the solar system installation over one year is greater than the cost of financing that same solar system.
Government Solar Rebate in Macdonnell Range
Solar systems installed in Macdonnell Range on residential and commercial buildings are likely to be eligible for a Government rebate under the Federal Government’s Small Technology Certificate (STC) scheme.
The STC rebate is determined by your location in Australia and the size of the solar system that is being installed.
So if you install a 10kW solar system in Macdonnell Range, you are categorised in Zone 1 and likely to be eligible for a $4,181 rebate.
The advertised price and the amount you pay or finance is generally after the STC rebate has been removed from the gross price of the solar system.
The price of the STC does fluctuate so best to keep that in mind too.
Naturally conditions apply to obtaining an STC rebate so it is best to talk to a solar professional.
Optimal Solar Panel Placement in Macdonnell Range
In Macdonnell Range, it is best to face your solar panels north at an angle of 24deg. Having said that, the majority of Australian roofs don’t generally have the perfect roof for panel placement so don’t be too stressed if your roof is not optimally orientated with the correct roof pitch.
How Does Macdonnell Range Compare with its Neighbours?
Here is how Macdonnell Range compares with its neighbours:
Alice Springs is ahead with a solar penetration of 36%
Calvert is ahead with a solar penetration of 18%
Tennant Creek is ahead with a solar penetration of 12%
