Solar Power Profile - Carramar, NSW 2163
More than 617 homes in postcode 2163 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Carramar, Lansdowne and Villawood.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,167 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 23,940 kWh per day, or 8,738 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,491.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,529,167.5 per year.
Carramar and 2163 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 6,378.74 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 53,156,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2163
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Solar Power in Carramar
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carramar: Bankstown Airport Aws - approx. 4.1 km
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Carramar Demographics
Carramar and the postcode of 2163 has a total population of 9120 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 3480 households in Carramar, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 993 per week per household.
About 38% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Carramar is $1920/month. By installing solar power in Carramar, the average household could save 10.81% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $92914 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 4.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Carramar is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Carramar
Carramar is a suburb located in the southwestern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is situated 30 kilometers away from the central business district of Sydney. Carramar is a peaceful and quiet suburb with a population of around 3,500 people. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks, gardens, and recreational areas. Some of the popular attractions in Carramar include the Carramar Golf Course, the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery, and the Fairfield City Farm.
Carramar experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The suburb receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The optimal solar panel angle for Carramar is around 30-35 degrees, facing north. The average daily sunshine hours in Carramar range from 7-8 hours, which is perfect for solar energy production. The suburb also has minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation.
Installing solar panels in Carramar can help residents and businesses save money on their energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is clean, efficient, and cost-effective. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Carramar can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and generate their electricity. There are several solar installers in Carramar that can help residents and businesses with solar panel installation, maintenance, and repair services. Going solar in Carramar is an excellent way to reduce energy costs, increase property value, and contribute to a sustainable future.