Solar Power Profile - Lightning Ridge, NSW 2834
More than 725 homes in postcode 2834 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lightning Ridge and Angledool.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,516 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 16,666 kWh per day, or 6,083 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,064,540.75 per year.
Lightning Ridge and 2834 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 4,440.59 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 37,004,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2834
397th
State Wide
1332nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lightning Ridge
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lightning Ridge: Lightning Ridge Post Office - approx. 413 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Lightning Ridge, 2834
Lightning Ridge Demographics
Lightning Ridge and the postcode of 2834 has a total population of 1525 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 891 households in Lightning Ridge, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 793 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lightning Ridge is $867/month. By installing solar power in Lightning Ridge, the average household could save 14.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $121346 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 3.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lightning Ridge is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lightning Ridge
Located in the central west region of New South Wales, Angledool is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. The town is surrounded by vast open plains and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who love the great outdoors. Visitors can enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which boasts stunning views of the Siding Spring Observatory and the Milky Way.
Angledool has a sunny and arid climate, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. The town is also relatively free from shading issues, which can further enhance the efficiency of solar panels.
The benefits of solar power in Angledool are numerous. With the town's abundant sunshine, solar power can help reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels, lower energy bills, and contribute to a cleaner environment. Solar power can also provide a reliable source of energy in remote areas, such as Angledool, where traditional electricity infrastructure may be limited.