Solar Power Profile - Elcombe, NSW 2404
More than 418 homes in postcode 2404 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Elcombe, Bangheet, Bingara, Dinoga, Gineroi, Keera, Pallal, Upper Bingara and Whitlow.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,518 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,512 kWh per day, or 4,202 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $735,329 per year.
Elcombe and 2404 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 3,067.46 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 25,562,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2404
438th
State Wide
1506th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Elcombe
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Elcombe: Bingara (derra Derra) - approx. 7.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Elcombe, 2404
Elcombe Demographics
Elcombe and the postcode of 2404 has a total population of 1517 people, with a median age of 57 years. There are 872 households in Elcombe, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 889 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Elcombe is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Elcombe, the average household could save 13.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $118263 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 3.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Elcombe is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Elcombe
BANGHEET is a small town located in the Moree Plains Shire in New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 40 km south-east of Moree and has a population of around 300 people. BANGHEET is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Gwydir River and the Gwydir Highway which passes through the town.
With its location in the heart of the Australian outback, BANGHEET enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the highest levels of sunlight occurring during the summer months. This makes BANGHEET an excellent location for solar power installations, with the potential for high solar yields.
Installing solar panels in BANGHEET can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. By working with local solar installers, residents and businesses in BANGHEET can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy. Solar power can also help to reduce the town's reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future for BANGHEET and the wider community.