Solar Power Profile - Balfours Peak, NSW 2403
More than 156 homes in postcode 2403 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Balfours Peak, Koloona, Delungra, Gragin and Myall Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 879 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,999 kWh per day, or 1,460 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $255,436.125 per year.
Balfours Peak and 2403 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 1,065.8 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 8,881,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2403
547th
State Wide
1998th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Balfours Peak
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Balfours Peak: Delungra (craigmore) - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Balfours Peak, 2403
Balfours Peak Demographics
Balfours Peak and the postcode of 2403 has a total population of 584 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 278 households in Balfours Peak, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1062 per week per household.
About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Balfours Peak is $1008/month. By installing solar power in Balfours Peak, the average household could save 13.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $117986 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 3.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Balfours Peak is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Balfours Peak
Balfours Peak is a small town located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscape, with stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Liverpool Range and the Nandewar Range. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Balfours Peak Post Office and the Balfours Peak Hotel.
Balfours Peak enjoys a sunny and warm climate, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, with many homes and businesses in the area already taking advantage of this renewable energy source. Solar installers in Balfours Peak can help residents and businesses to install solar panels that are optimally angled and oriented to maximise solar yields, while also minimising any potential shading issues.
By producing solar power in Balfours Peak, residents and businesses can significantly reduce their carbon footprint, while also enjoying lower energy bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that is becoming increasingly popular around the world, and Balfours Peak is no exception. With its sunny climate and stunning landscape, Balfours Peak is the perfect location for anyone looking to harness the power of the sun.