Solar Power Profile - Colinton, NSW 2626
More than 116 homes in postcode 2626 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Colinton, Bredbo and Bumbalong.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 759 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,017 kWh per day, or 1,101 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $192,710.875 per year.
Colinton and 2626 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 803.73 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 6,697,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2626
563rd
State Wide
2091st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Colinton
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Colinton: Bumbalong (upstream Rd) - approx. 3.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Colinton, 2626
Colinton Demographics
Colinton and the postcode of 2626 has a total population of 460 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 205 households in Colinton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2202 per week per household.
About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Colinton is $1902/month. By installing solar power in Colinton, the average household could save 7.28% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $62529 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 1.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Colinton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Colinton
BREDBO NSW 2626 is a charming town located in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 400 km south-west of Sydney and 60 km east of Canberra. The town is nestled in a picturesque valley and surrounded by the stunning Snowy Mountains, which provide a breathtaking backdrop to the town.
BREDBO is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and skiing in the nearby mountain ranges, including the Kosciuszko National Park, the Australian Alps, and the Snowy Mountains.
The town of BREDBO is an ideal location for solar power production due to its abundant sunshine hours and clear skies. The optimal angle for solar panels in BREDBO is between 30-35 degrees, facing north. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, BREDBO has a high potential for solar yields. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and offer renewable energy solutions to both residential and commercial customers.