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Solar Power Profile - Barooga, NSW 3644

More than 2057 homes in postcode 3644 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Barooga, Cobram, Cobram East, Koonoomoo, Lalalty, Muckatah and Yarroweyah.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,063 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 68,094 kWh per day, or 24,854 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,349,504.25 per year.

Barooga and 3644 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 18,143.42 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 151,195,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3644

116th

State Wide

419th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Barooga

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barooga: Cobram Post Office - approx. 4.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Barooga

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

Solar Run Goulburn Valley

Shepparton, 3630

Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.

Blake Campbell Solar

7 Barker Avenue, 3630

Residential & commercial solar systems.

Top End Air Conditioning

Yarrawonga, 3730

Keeping You Cool in the Top End

Community Solar Statistics - Barooga, 3644

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Barooga Demographics

Barooga and the postcode of 3644 has a total population of 8502 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 4222 households in Barooga, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1178 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Barooga is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Barooga, the average household could save 13.51% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $116115 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 3.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Barooga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Barooga

Barooga is a small town located in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Murray River, which provides a picturesque backdrop for visitors and locals alike. The town has a range of features and attractions, including a golf course, a bowling club, and a variety of parks and reserves. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, and water sports on the river.

Barooga enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Barooga can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel orientation to produce high yields of renewable energy. Shading issues can be minimised by careful placement of solar panels, and homeowners and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.

Installing solar energy in Barooga can provide a range of benefits for both individuals and the community as a whole. By reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, solar power can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It can also provide a reliable source of energy that is not subject to the same price fluctuations as traditional energy sources. Solar power can also help to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the local area, as more solar installers and renewable energy companies set up shop in Barooga.

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