Solar Power Profile - Upper Horton, NSW 2347
More than 377 homes in postcode 2347 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Horton, Horton Valley, Banoon, Barraba, Caroda, Cobbadah, Gulf Creek, Gundamulda, Ironbark, Lindesay, Longarm, Mayvale, Red Hill, Thirloene and Woodsreef.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,294 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,378 kWh per day, or 3,788 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 $662,894.75 per year.
Upper Horton and 2347 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 2,765.24 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 23,043,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Upper Horton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Horton: Upper Horton (dunbeacon) - approx. 5.8 km
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Upper Horton Demographics
Upper Horton and the postcode of 2347 has a total population of 1654 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 1008 households in Upper Horton, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 852 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 Upper Horton is $758/month. By installing solar power in Upper Horton, the average household could save 19.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $168969 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 4.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Horton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Horton
BANOON NSW 2347 is a small town located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and stunning mountain ranges, such as the Nandewar Range and the Mount Kaputar National Park.
Despite its small size, BANOON has a number of attractions and features that make it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. These include the BANOON Observatory, which offers breathtaking views of the night sky, and the BANOON Nature Reserve, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, BANOON is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to power a solar energy system. Solar installers in BANOON can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as its low potential for shading issues, to achieve high solar yields. Installing solar energy in BANOON not only helps to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, but also provides significant cost savings on energy bills for residents and businesses.