Solar Power Profile - Bolwarra Heights, NSW 2320
More than 6611 homes in postcode 2320 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bolwarra Heights, Aberglasslyn, Allandale, Anambah, Bolwarra, Farley, Glen Oak, Gosforth, Hillsborough, Horseshoe Bend, Keinbah, Largs, Lorn, Louth Park, Maitland, Maitland North, Maitland Vale, Melville, Mindaribba, Mount Dee, Oakhampton, Oakhampton Heights, Pokolbin, Rosebrook, Rothbury, Rutherford, South Maitland, Telarah, Wallalong and Windella.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 50,839 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 202,200 kWh per day, or 73,803 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $12,915,525 per year.
Bolwarra Heights and 2320 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 53,876.19 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 448,968,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2320
17th
State Wide
53rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Bolwarra Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bolwarra Heights: Maitland Belmore Bridge (hunter River) - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Bolwarra Heights, 2320
Bolwarra Heights Demographics
Bolwarra Heights and the postcode of 2320 has a total population of 37112 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 14843 households in Bolwarra Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1807 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bolwarra Heights is $1850/month. By installing solar power in Bolwarra Heights, the average household could save 8.92% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76649 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 2.11% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bolwarra Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bolwarra Heights
Located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Aberglasslyn is a beautiful suburb with a population of over 6,000. The suburb is situated approximately 5 km from the Maitland CBD and is known for its natural beauty, with many parks and reserves in the area. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk or picnic at the Aberglasslyn Natural Reserve, which is home to a variety of native flora and fauna.
Aberglasslyn is a great location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The suburb receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Aberglasslyn can take advantage of the suburb's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can result in higher solar yields and lower energy bills for residents.
Installing solar energy in Aberglasslyn can also have a positive impact on the environment. By using renewable energy sources, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power is a clean and efficient energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of local solar installers, Aberglasslyn residents can take advantage of the many benefits of solar power and help to create a brighter future for generations to come.