Solar Power Profile - Bara, NSW 2850
More than 3539 homes in postcode 2850 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bara, Gulgamree, Long Creek, Millsville, Murragamba, Aarons Pass, Apple Tree Flat, Avisford, Barigan, Ben Buckley, Bocoble, Bombira, Botobolar, Buckaroo, Budgee Budgee, Burrundulla, Caerleon, Canadian Lead, Carcalgong, Collingwood, Cooks Gap, Cooyal, Cross Roads, Cudgegong, Cullenbone, Cumbo, Erudgere, Eurunderee, Frog Rock, Galambine, Glen Ayr, Grattai, Green Gully, Hargraves, Havilah, Hayes Gap, Hill End, Home Rule, Ilford, Kains Flat, Linburn, Lue, Maitland Bar, Menah, Meroo, Milroy, Mogo, Monivae, Moolarben, Mount Frome, Mount Knowles, Mudgee, Mullamuddy, Munghorn, Piambong, Putta Bucca, Pyramul, Queens Pinch, Riverlea, Running Stream, Sallys Flat, Spring Flat, St Fillans, Stony Creek, Tambaroora, Tichular, Totnes Valley, Triamble, Turill, Twelve Mile, Ulan, Ullamalla, Wilbetree, Wilpinjong, Windeyer, Wollar, Worlds End, Yarrabin and Yarrawonga.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 24,223 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 102,686 kWh per day, or 37,480 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 $6,559,068.25 per year.
Bara and 2850 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 27,360.4 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 228,003,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2850
73rd
State Wide
241st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Bara
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bara: Lue (bayly St) - approx. 9.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Bara, 2850
Bara Demographics
Bara and the postcode of 2850 has a total population of 17591 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 8378 households in Bara, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1671 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bara is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Bara, the average household could save 8.91% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76545 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 2.13% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bara is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bara
Aarons Pass is a small town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by rolling hills and mountains, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers. The town is also home to several historic sites, including the Aarons Pass Railway Station, which was built in the late 1800s.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, Aarons Pass is a great location for solar power. The town receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year, making it an ideal spot for solar panel installations. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs. By installing solar panels in Aarons Pass, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
There are several solar installers operating in the Central Tablelands region, including in Aarons Pass. These companies can help residents and businesses design and install solar panel systems that are optimised for the local climate and conditions. By working with a local solar installer, property owners can ensure that their solar panels are installed at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise shading issues.