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Solar Power Profile - Kalkite, NSW 2627

More than 909 homes in postcode 2627 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kalkite, Bullocks Flat, Burrungubugge, Creel Bay, Ingebyra, Ingeegoodbee, Jacobs River, Lower Thredbo, Ngarigo, Sawpit Creek, Crackenback, East Jindabyne, Grosses Plain, Gungarlin, Ingebirah, Jindabyne, Kosciusko, Kosciusko National Park, Kosciuszko, Kosciuszko National Park, Moonbah and Pilot Wilderness.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,249 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 28,660 kWh per day, or 10,461 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 $1,830,657.5 per year.

Kalkite and 2627 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 7,636.53 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 63,637,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2627

254th

State Wide

912nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Kalkite

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kalkite: Lincrist - approx. 2.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kalkite

Snowy Regional Solar

11 Crawford Street, 2627

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Mick Allen Electrical

Adaminaby, 2629

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Community Solar Statistics - Kalkite, 2627

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Kalkite Demographics

Kalkite and the postcode of 2627 has a total population of 5223 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 2617 households in Kalkite, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2124 per week per household.

About 43% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kalkite is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Kalkite, the average household could save 9.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81320 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 1.85% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kalkite is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Kalkite

Bullocks Flat is a small town located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated near the Thredbo River and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges such as the Ramshead Range and the Main Range. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Bullocks Flat is the Thredbo Valley Track, which is a scenic walking and cycling trail that runs along the Thredbo River. The town is also home to the Bullocks Hut, which is a historic hut that was built in the 1800s and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Bullocks Flat is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is perfect for producing solar energy. Solar installers in Bullocks Flat can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's remote location makes it an ideal candidate for off-grid solar systems, which can provide reliable and sustainable energy to residents and businesses.

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