Solar Power Profile - Chatham Valley, NSW 2787
More than 770 homes in postcode 2787 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Chatham Valley, Yerranderie, Black Springs, Duckmaloi, Edith, Essington, Gingkin, Gurnang, Hazelgrove, Jaunter, Kanangra, Mayfield, Mount Olive, Mount Werong, Mozart, Norway, Oberon, Porters Retreat, Shooters Hill, Tarana and The Meadows.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,580 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,887 kWh per day, or 6,529 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,142,532.125 per year.
Chatham Valley and 2787 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 4,766.17 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 39,718,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2787
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State Wide
1191st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Chatham Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Chatham Valley: Oberon (gingkin) - approx. 6.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Chatham Valley, 2787
Chatham Valley Demographics
Chatham Valley and the postcode of 2787 has a total population of 3950 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 2130 households in Chatham Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1380 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 Chatham Valley is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Chatham Valley, the average household could save 8.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69352 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 2.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Chatham Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Chatham Valley
Black Springs is a small town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Oberon Shire local government area and has a population of approximately 300 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.
One of the main attractions of Black Springs is the Abercrombie River National Park, which is located just a short drive from the town. The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rugged wilderness of the Central Tablelands, with its stunning gorges, waterfalls, and native wildlife. Other popular attractions in the area include the Jenolan Caves, Mayfield Garden, and the historic town of Oberon.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Black Springs is an ideal location for solar power generation. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent choice for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs for homeowners and businesses alike. By installing solar panels in Black Springs, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid.