Solar Power Profile - Hamilton Valley, NSW 2641
More than 2598 homes in postcode 2641 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hamilton Valley, Lavington, Lavington Dc and Springdale Heights.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,660 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 64,523 kWh per day, or 23,551 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,121,406.625 per year.
Hamilton Valley and 2641 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 17,192.23 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 143,268,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2641
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Solar Power in Hamilton Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hamilton Valley: Albury Airport Aws - approx. 7.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hamilton Valley, 2641
Hamilton Valley Demographics
Hamilton Valley and the postcode of 2641 has a total population of 15427 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 7314 households in Hamilton Valley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1172 per week per household.
About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hamilton Valley is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Hamilton Valley, the average household could save 10.24% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $87966 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 2.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hamilton Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hamilton Valley
HAMILTON VALLEY NSW 2641 is a beautiful town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in close proximity to the Murray River and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges such as the Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains. Hamilton Valley is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, Hamilton Valley has great potential for solar power generation. The optimal angle for solar panels in Hamilton Valley is between 25 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels. Despite this, the high levels of sunshine in the area make it an ideal location for solar power generation.
Installing solar energy in Hamilton Valley can provide numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Hamilton Valley can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area to generate clean, renewable energy. This not only benefits the environment but can also lead to long-term cost savings.