Solar Power Profile - Sandy Creek, NSW 2338
More than 324 homes in postcode 2338 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sandy Creek, Ardglen, Blandford, Crawney, Green Creek, Murrurundi, Pages River, Scotts Creek and Timor.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,147 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,999 kWh per day, or 3,285 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $574,811.125 per year.
Sandy Creek and 2338 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 2,398.05 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 19,983,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Sandy Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sandy Creek: Blandford (pages River) - approx. 3.9 km
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Sandy Creek Demographics
Sandy Creek and the postcode of 2338 has a total population of 1254 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 741 households in Sandy Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1006 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sandy Creek is $1100/month. By installing solar power in Sandy Creek, the average household could save 13.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $116435 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 3.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sandy Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Sandy Creek
ARDGLEN NSW 2338 is a charming town located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. Surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Liverpool Range and the Mount Royal Range, the town is an ideal location for those who love nature and outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the stunning countryside, go hiking, fishing, and camping, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day and a mild climate, ARDGLEN is a great place to harness the power of the sun. Installing solar panels in this area can provide significant benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar installers in ARDGLEN can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar systems that are tailored to their specific needs and requirements.
By choosing solar power, residents of ARDGLEN can contribute to a more sustainable future and help to reduce the impact of climate change. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. With its abundant sunshine and favorable weather conditions, ARDGLEN is an ideal location for solar power generation.