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Solar Power Profile - Lockhart, NSW 2656

More than 297 homes in postcode 2656 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lockhart, Brookdale, Brookong, Fargunyah, Milbrulong, Osborne, Urangeline and Urangeline East.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,790 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,631 kWh per day, or 2,785 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $487,430.125 per year.

Lockhart and 2656 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 2,033.05 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 16,942,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Postcode 2656

484th

State Wide

1687th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Lockhart

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lockhart: Lockhart Bowling Club - approx. 576 m

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Community Solar Statistics - Lockhart, 2656

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Lockhart Demographics

Lockhart and the postcode of 2656 has a total population of 1208 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 582 households in Lockhart, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1184 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lockhart is $867/month. By installing solar power in Lockhart, the average household could save 15.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $137174 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 2.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lockhart is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Lockhart

BROOKDALE NSW 2656 is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the midst of vast agricultural lands and is known for its picturesque countryside. The town has a population of around 300 people and is surrounded by several small villages.

One of the main attractions of BROOKDALE is the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. The town is located near the Murrumbidgee River and is surrounded by several local mountain ranges, including the Billabong Range and the Cocoparra Range. These mountain ranges provide a stunning backdrop to the town and offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing.

BROOKDALE has an ideal climate for solar power. The town experiences long hours of sunshine throughout the year, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a great way to reduce energy costs, and there are many solar installers in the area that can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of this renewable energy source. With the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues can be minimized, and solar yields can be maximized. Installing solar energy in BROOKDALE can also help reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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