Solar Power Profile - Belconnen, ACT 2617
More than 4070 homes in postcode 2617 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Belconnen, Belconnen Dc, Bruce, Evatt, Giralang, Kaleen, Lawson, Mckellar and University Of Canberra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 27,975 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 115,260 kWh per day, or 42,070 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,362,232.5 per year.
Belconnen and 2617 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 30,711.1 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 255,925,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2617
6th
State Wide
220th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Belconnen
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Belconnen: Bruce (australian Institute Of Sport) - approx. 2.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Belconnen, 2617
Belconnen Demographics
Belconnen and the postcode of 2617 has a total population of 35058 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 15570 households in Belconnen, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 2177 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Belconnen is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Belconnen, the average household could save 7.64% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $65681 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 1.58% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Belconnen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Belconnen
BELCONNEN DC ACT 2617 is a suburb located in the north-west of Canberra, Australia. It is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and nature reserves. One of the main attractions in the area is Lake Ginninderra, which offers a variety of water sports and recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.
With an average of 250 sunny days per year and a high solar irradiance, BELCONNEN DC is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in the area is generally facing north at an angle of 15-25 degrees. However, potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
By installing solar energy in BELCONNEN DC, residents can benefit from reduced energy bills and a decreased carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can provide clean and sustainable energy for years to come. There are many reputable solar installers in the area that can help residents make the switch to solar power and take advantage of the abundant sunshine in BELCONNEN DC.