The Gap Solar Power Systems
As at March – 2024, The Gap solar power installations have taken place on 2,951 homes (postcode area 870).
The Gap has 8,170 homes so that equals a solar penetration of 36%.
This is higher than the state average of Northern Territory which has a statewide solar household penetration of 29%. So The Gap does very well 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%.
The Gap Solar Power Statistics:
Number of homes: 8,170
Number of homes with solar: 2,951
Household solar power system penetration: 36%
Statewide household solar power penetration: 29%
National household solar power penetration: 40%
We estimate that last year, the homeowners in The Gap collectively saved $6,543,833 off their power bills! That’s money going straight back into the local The Gap community.
Solar Panels The Gap Pricing Information
According to our research, the average price for a 6.6kW solar system in The Gap is $4,000.
For a well performing solar system in The Gap, we estimate that the electricity generated will be approximately 28 kWh/day.
If 50% of the 28kWh is consumed in the home, and the remainder exported into the electricity grid, we estimate that the annual saving on a typical power bill is $1,974 per year.
This represents a simple payback time of 2.0 years which is a pretty good return on investment.