Solar Power Profile - Upper Manilla, NSW 2346
More than 598 homes in postcode 2346 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Manilla, Borah Creek, Halls Creek, Klori, Manilla, Namoi River, New Mexico, Rushes Creek, Warrabah, Wimborne and Wongo Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,912 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,422 kWh per day, or 6,359 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,112,830.25 per year.
Upper Manilla and 2346 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 4,642.07 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 38,683,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2346
377th
State Wide
1272nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Upper Manilla
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Manilla: Upper Manilla Post Office - approx. 1.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Upper Manilla, 2346
Upper Manilla Demographics
Upper Manilla and the postcode of 2346 has a total population of 2709 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 1379 households in Upper Manilla, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1083 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Manilla is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Upper Manilla, the average household could save 13.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $113378 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 3.29% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Manilla is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Manilla
Borah Creek is a small town located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the Gwydir Shire and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Nandewar Range to the west and the Horton Valley National Park to the east. The town has a rich agricultural history and is known for its wheat, cotton, and sheep farming.
Borah Creek is an ideal location for solar power production due to its high levels of sunshine hours throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Borah Creek can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
By installing solar panels in Borah Creek, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to combat climate change and reduce the environmental impact of human activities. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues can be minimized, and solar yields can be maximized, making Borah Creek an excellent location for solar power production.