Solar Power Profile - Broken Hill, NSW 2880
More than 6227 homes in postcode 2880 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Broken Hill, Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, Broughams Gate, Burns, Cameron Corner, Euriowie, Fowlers Gap, Kinalung, Little Topar, Milparinka, Mount Gipps, Mutawintji, Packsaddle, Silverton, South Broken Hill, Stephens Creek and Tibooburra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 33,321 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 156,332 kWh per day, or 57,061 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,985,706.5 per year.
Broken Hill and 2880 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 41,654.53 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 347,121,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2880
43rd
State Wide
140th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Broken Hill
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Broken Hill: Broken Hill (patton Street) - approx. 2.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Broken Hill, 2880
Broken Hill Demographics
Broken Hill and the postcode of 2880 has a total population of 16242 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 9015 households in Broken Hill, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1182 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Broken Hill is $867/month. By installing solar power in Broken Hill, the average household could save 15.35% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $131898 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 2.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Broken Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Broken Hill
BROKEN HILL NSW 2880 is a remote mining town located in the far west of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the middle of the desert, surrounded by vast and stunning landscapes. The town is known for its rich mining history, and visitors can explore the historic mines and learn about the town's past. Other attractions include the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre, the Living Desert Sculptures, and the Pro Hart Gallery.
The weather in BROKEN HILL is hot and dry, with an average of 250 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal panel angle for solar panels in BROKEN HILL is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue, so it's important to have a professional solar installer assess your property before installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in BROKEN HILL can provide many benefits, including reducing your electricity bills and your carbon footprint. With the town's high number of sunshine hours, solar yields are high, making it a great investment for homeowners and businesses alike. By using renewable energy sources like solar power, BROKEN HILL can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future.