Solar Power Profile - Rocky Plain, NSW 2628
More than 376 homes in postcode 2628 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Rocky Plain, Avonside, Avonside, Braemar Bay, Beloka, Berridale, Byadbo Wilderness, Cootralantra, Dalgety, Eucumbene, Hill Top, Jimenbuen, Lower Eucembene, Nimmo, Numbla Vale, Paupong and Snowy Plain.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,376 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,449 kWh per day, or 3,449 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $603,554.875 per year.
Rocky Plain and 2628 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 2,517.77 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 20,981,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2628
450th
State Wide
1545th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Rocky Plain
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Rocky Plain: Eucumbene Trout Farm - approx. 1.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Rocky Plain, 2628
Rocky Plain Demographics
Rocky Plain and the postcode of 2628 has a total population of 2010 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 1095 households in Rocky Plain, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1531 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 Rocky Plain is $1336/month. By installing solar power in Rocky Plain, the average household could save 9.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85596 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 2.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Rocky Plain is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Rocky Plain
Avonside is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and friendly community. Avonside is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges such as the Snowy Mountains, which provide a breathtaking backdrop for the town.
Avonside is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, with peak sunshine hours occurring between 10 am and 3 pm. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Avonside can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy for their homes and buildings.
Installing solar panels in Avonside can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property values, and reducing carbon emissions. Solar power is a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional energy sources, and with the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in Avonside can maximise their solar yields and minimise shading issues.