Solar Power Profile - Ponto, NSW 2818
More than 157 homes in postcode 2818 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ponto, Benolong, Geurie and Terrabella.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,163 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,153 kWh per day, or 1,881 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $329,147.875 per year.
Ponto and 2818 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 1,373.13 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 11,442,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2818
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Solar Power in Ponto
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ponto: Geurie Post Office - approx. 6.4 km
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Ponto Demographics
Ponto and the postcode of 2818 has a total population of 777 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 322 households in Ponto, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1469 per week per household.
About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ponto is $1387/month. By installing solar power in Ponto, the average household could save 12.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $108832 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 2.76% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ponto is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ponto
BENOLONG NSW 2818 is a small town located in the central west region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the great outdoors. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Benolong Hotel, which dates back to the 19th century.
One of the main attractions of BENOLONG is its sunny weather and high levels of solar radiation. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. With the help of a professional solar installer, residents of BENOLONG can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy.
Installing solar panels in BENOLONG can provide a number of benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By working with a local solar installer, residents can ensure that their solar panels are optimally positioned to capture the maximum amount of sunlight, and that any potential shading issues are addressed. With the help of solar power, BENOLONG can continue to thrive as a sustainable, environmentally-friendly community.