Solar Power Profile - Leadville, NSW 2844
More than 377 homes in postcode 2844 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Leadville, Cobbora, Birriwa and Dunedoo.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,290 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,087 kWh per day, or 3,682 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $644,307.125 per year.
Leadville and 2844 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 2,687.86 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 22,398,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2844
466th
State Wide
1610th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Leadville
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Leadville: Leadville (daymar) - approx. 4.6 km
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Leadville Demographics
Leadville and the postcode of 2844 has a total population of 1180 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 644 households in Leadville, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1020 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Leadville is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Leadville, the average household could save 13.27% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $114039 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 3.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Leadville is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Leadville
Birriwa is a small town located in the central west region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Cudgegong River and surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Birriwa is a peaceful and picturesque town that offers visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
One of the main attractions of Birriwa is the nearby Wollemi National Park, which is home to the stunning Wollemi Pine and a range of other native flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking views of the sandstone cliffs, canyons and waterfalls.
Birriwa is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues. With an optimal solar panel angle of around 30 degrees and a north-facing orientation, solar yields in Birriwa are excellent. There are a number of solar installers operating in the area, offering a range of solar power solutions for homes and businesses. Installing solar energy in Birriwa not only helps to reduce energy bills but also reduces carbon emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice.