Solar Power Profile - Taylor, ACT 2913
More than 5431 homes in postcode 2913 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Taylor, Casey, Franklin, Ginninderra Village, Ngunnawal, Nicholls and Palmerston.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 38,529 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 158,746 kWh per day, or 57,942 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $10,139,900.75 per year.
Taylor and 2913 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 42,297.66 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 352,480,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2913
3rd
State Wide
108th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Taylor
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Taylor: Gungahlin Lakes - approx. 633 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Taylor, 2913
Taylor Demographics
Taylor and the postcode of 2913 has a total population of 38177 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 14426 households in Taylor, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2429 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Taylor is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Taylor, the average household could save 7.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66326 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 1.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Taylor is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Taylor
Franklin is a charming town located in the Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2913. The town is situated in the northern part of Canberra and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Brindabella Ranges and Mount Majura. Franklin is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere, making it a great place to live or visit.
Franklin is blessed with a sunny climate, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Franklin can take advantage of the optimal panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. There are minimal shading issues in Franklin, which means that solar panels can generate electricity consistently throughout the day.
Installing solar energy systems in Franklin has numerous benefits. Not only does it reduce your carbon footprint, but it also helps you save money on your energy bills. With the abundance of sunshine in Franklin, you can generate enough solar power to meet your energy needs and even sell excess power back to the grid. By going solar, you can also take advantage of government incentives and rebates, making it a cost-effective investment for your home or business.