Solar Power Profile - Harwood, NSW 2465
More than 59 homes in postcode 2465 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Harwood.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 443 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,897 kWh per day, or 692 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $121,170.875 per year.
Harwood and 2465 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 505.16 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 4,209,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2465
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Solar Power in Harwood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harwood: Harwood Sugar Mill - approx. 1.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Harwood, 2465
Harwood Demographics
Harwood and the postcode of 2465 has a total population of 329 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 148 households in Harwood, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1101 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 Harwood is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Harwood, the average household could save 13.1% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $112597 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 3.57% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Harwood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Harwood
HARWOOD NSW 2465 is a small town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. It is situated on the southern bank of the Clarence River, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The town has a rich history, with several heritage-listed sites, including the Harwood Sugar Mill and the Harwood Railway Bridge.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, HARWOOD NSW 2465 is a great location for solar power. The town experiences a subtropical climate, with warm summers and mild winters. This makes it an ideal place for solar panel installation, as there is plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The optimal angle for solar panels in HARWOOD is around 28 degrees, facing north to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar panels in HARWOOD can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. There are several solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to take advantage of these benefits. By harnessing the power of the sun, HARWOOD can become a more sustainable and environmentally friendly community.