Solar Power Profile - Mount Rae, NSW 2580
More than 4704 homes in postcode 2580 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Rae, Chatsbury, Goulburn Dc, Komungla, Six Mile Flat, Spring Valley, Wiaborough, Bannaby, Bannister, Baw Baw, Boxers Creek, Brisbane Grove, Bungonia, Carrick, Currawang, Curraweela, Golspie, Goulburn, Goulburn North, Greenwich Park, Gundary, Jerrong, Kingsdale, Lake Bathurst, Leighwood, Lower Boro, Mayfield, Mcalister, Middle Arm, Mount Fairy, Mummel, Myrtleville, Paling Yards, Parkesbourne, Pomeroy, Quialigo, Richlands, Roslyn, Run-o-waters, Stonequarry, Tarago, Taralga, Tarlo, Tirrannaville, Towrang, Wayo, Wiarborough, Windellama, Wombeyan Caves, Woodhouselee, Wowagin, Yalbraith and Yarra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 30,353 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 121,445 kWh per day, or 44,327 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 $7,757,299.375 per year.
Mount Rae and 2580 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 32,358.71 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 269,655,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2580
48th
State Wide
158th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Rae
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Rae: Taralga (wowagin) - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Rae, 2580
Mount Rae Demographics
Mount Rae and the postcode of 2580 has a total population of 28450 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 14018 households in Mount Rae, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1470 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Rae is $1700/month. By installing solar power in Mount Rae, the average household could save 8.14% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69959 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 2.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Rae is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Rae
Bannaby is a small town located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Crookwell and 30 kilometres north of Goulburn. Bannaby is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Wollondilly River.
Bannaby's natural beauty and sunny weather make it an ideal location for solar power. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, the town receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. Solar installers in Bannaby can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when designing solar systems in the area.
Installing solar energy in Bannaby can provide a range of benefits, including reducing electricity bills and carbon emissions. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in Bannaby can become more self-sufficient and less reliant on traditional energy sources. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.