Solar Power Profile - Rock Forest, NSW 2795
More than 7145 homes in postcode 2795 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Rock Forest, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Orton Park, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 48,917 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 206,206 kWh per day, or 75,265 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $13,171,408.25 per year.
Rock Forest and 2795 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 54,943.45 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 457,862,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2795
20th
State Wide
60th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Rock Forest
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Rock Forest: Rock Forest (bimbil) - approx. 3.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Rock Forest, 2795
Rock Forest Demographics
Rock Forest and the postcode of 2795 has a total population of 40529 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 18040 households in Rock Forest, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1593 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Rock Forest is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Rock Forest, the average household could save 8.91% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76545 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 2.24% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Rock Forest is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Rock Forest
ABERCROMBIE NSW 2795 is a charming town located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. The town is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges such as the Abercrombie Range, which offers stunning views of the countryside. The town is also home to Abercrombie Caves, a popular tourist attraction that features limestone caves and underground rivers.
ABERCROMBIE NSW 2795 has a temperate climate with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. The town experiences mild summers and cool winters, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in ABERCROMBIE NSW 2795 can produce a significant amount of energy due to the town's high levels of sunshine.
Installing solar energy in ABERCROMBIE NSW 2795 can provide numerous benefits. The town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation can maximize solar yields, leading to increased energy savings and reduced electricity bills. Additionally, solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on potential shading issues and help residents and businesses in ABERCROMBIE NSW 2795 make the switch to solar power.