Solar Power Profile - Kangaroo Flat, NSW 2846
More than 91 homes in postcode 2846 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kangaroo Flat, Airly, Capertee, Glen Davis and Round Swamp.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 467 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,892 kWh per day, or 691 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $120,851.5 per year.
Kangaroo Flat and 2846 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 504.43 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 4,203,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Kangaroo Flat
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kangaroo Flat: Bendigo Prison - approx. 5.5 km
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Kangaroo Flat Demographics
Kangaroo Flat and the postcode of 2846 has a total population of 218 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 205 households in Kangaroo Flat, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 787 per week per household.
About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kangaroo Flat is $1062/month. By installing solar power in Kangaroo Flat, the average household could save 10.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $90451 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 3.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kangaroo Flat is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kangaroo Flat
Airly is a small town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Lithgow local government area and has a population of approximately 100 people. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and is surrounded by the majestic Capertee Valley and Wollemi National Park.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, Airly is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it perfect for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Airly can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Airly can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, solar power is becoming an attractive option for homeowners and businesses in the area. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Airly can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.