Solar Power Profile - Cooma, NSW 2630
More than 1403 homes in postcode 2630 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cooma, Coonerang, Long Plain, Nimmo, Arable, Badja, Billilingra, Binjura, Bobundara, Buckenderra, Bungarby, Bunyan, Carlaminda, Chakola, Coolringdon, Cooma North, Countegany, Dairymans Plains, Dangelong, Dry Plain, Frying Pan, Glen Fergus, Ironmungy, Jerangle, Jimenbuen, Maffra, Middle Flat, Middlingbank, Murrumbucca, Myalla, Numeralla, Peak View, Pine Valley, Polo Flat, Rhine Falls, Rock Flat, Rose Valley, Shannons Flat, Springfield, The Brothers, Tuross and Wambrook.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,626 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 34,307 kWh per day, or 12,522 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,191,359.625 per year.
Cooma and 2630 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 9,141.06 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 76,175,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2630
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Solar Power in Cooma
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cooma: Cooma Visitors Centre - approx. 737 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Cooma, 2630
Cooma Demographics
Cooma and the postcode of 2630 has a total population of 7965 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 4086 households in Cooma, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1446 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cooma is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Cooma, the average household could save 9.83% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $84447 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 2.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cooma is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cooma
Arable is a small town located in the south of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, featuring rolling hills and beautiful farmlands. Arable is also home to several historic buildings, including the Arable Railway Station, which dates back to the early 1900s.
Arable enjoys a sunny climate, with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with many homes and businesses in the area already taking advantage of this renewable energy source. Solar installers in Arable can help residents determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, as well as identify any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems, residents of Arable can enjoy significant cost savings on their energy bills, while also reducing their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. For those interested in learning more about solar power in Arable, there are many resources available online, including local solar installers and government incentives for renewable energy.