Solar Power Profile - Leconfield, NSW 2335
More than 1741 homes in postcode 2335 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Leconfield, Belford, Branxton, Dalwood, East Branxton, Elderslie, Lambs Valley, Lower Belford, North Rothbury and Stanhope.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,380 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 53,534 kWh per day, or 19,540 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,419,484.25 per year.
Leconfield and 2335 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 14,264.2 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 118,868,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2335
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Solar Power in Leconfield
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Leconfield: Branxton (dalwood Vineyard) - approx. 2.9 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Leconfield
Sun2u Electrical & Solar
Unit 16/33 Kyle St, 2320Newcastle & Hunter valley's electrical & solar specialists.
Hunter Solar Solutions
1C/77 Munibung Road, 2285Powering Newcastle and the hunter with durable solar systems.
Community Solar Statistics - Leconfield, 2335
Leconfield Demographics
Leconfield and the postcode of 2335 has a total population of 7779 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 2969 households in Leconfield, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2207 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Leconfield is $1963/month. By installing solar power in Leconfield, the average household could save 8.41% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72237 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 1.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Leconfield is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Leconfield
Belford is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the heart of the wine country and is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills. Visitors to Belford can enjoy a range of attractions including wine tasting at the local vineyards, hiking in the nearby mountain ranges, and exploring the historic town center.
With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Belford is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Belford can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.
Installing solar panels in Belford can provide a range of benefits including reduced energy bills, increased property value, and a reduced carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Belford can take an important step towards a more sustainable future. Solar power is an excellent investment for homeowners and businesses alike, and with the help of local solar installers, it's easy to get started.