Solar Power Profile - Tilpa, NSW 2840
More than 798 homes in postcode 2840 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tilpa, Barringun, Bourke, Enngonia, Fords Bridge, Gumbalie, Gunderbooka, Hungerford, Louth, North Bourke, Urisino, Wanaaring and Yantabulla.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,792 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,709 kWh per day, or 8,289 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 $1,450,537.375 per year.
Tilpa and 2840 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 6,050.97 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 50,424,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2840
328th
State Wide
1154th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Tilpa
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tilpa: Tilpa (tongo Road) - approx. 24.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Tilpa, 2840
Tilpa Demographics
Tilpa and the postcode of 2840 has a total population of 1972 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 1121 households in Tilpa, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1536 per week per household.
About 38% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tilpa is $940/month. By installing solar power in Tilpa, the average household could save 15.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $136254 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 Tilpa is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tilpa
Barringun is a small town located in the outback of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, making it a unique location to visit. The town is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Barringun is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Barringun Hotel, which was built in 1902.
With an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day, Barringun is an ideal location for solar power. The town is located in a region that receives a high amount of solar radiation, making it a perfect place for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in Barringun is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. This orientation maximizes solar yields and reduces shading issues.
Installing solar energy in Barringun has many benefits. It is a renewable energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps to combat climate change. Solar power can also save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to install solar panels and take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.