Solar Power Profile - Tahmoor, NSW 2573
More than 1077 homes in postcode 2573 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tahmoor.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,459 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 28,069 kWh per day, or 10,245 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 $1,792,907.375 per year.
Tahmoor and 2573 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 7,478.85 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 62,323,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2573
274th
State Wide
963rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Tahmoor
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tahmoor: Buxton (amaroo) - approx. 6.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Tahmoor, 2573
Tahmoor Demographics
Tahmoor and the postcode of 2573 has a total population of 5543 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 2146 households in Tahmoor, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1739 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tahmoor is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Tahmoor, the average household could save 6.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54882 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 1.84% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tahmoor is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tahmoor
Located in the Wollondilly Shire of New South Wales, TAHMOOR NSW 2573 is a picturesque town that offers a range of attractions and features for visitors and residents alike. One of the most notable features of the town is its proximity to the stunning Nattai National Park, which boasts a range of hiking trails and scenic lookouts. Other local attractions include the Tahmoor Garden Centre, the Tahmoor Inn, and the Tahmoor Rural Fire Brigade Museum.
When it comes to weather and sunshine hours, TAHMOOR NSW 2573 enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panel installers in TAHMOOR NSW 2573 can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise shading issues.
With its abundant sunshine hours and ideal climate, TAHMOOR NSW 2573 is the perfect location for solar power production. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs for residents and businesses. By installing solar panels in TAHMOOR NSW 2573, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's favourable weather conditions and abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid.