Solar Power Profile - Webbers Creek, NSW 2421
More than 481 homes in postcode 2421 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Webbers Creek, Trevallyn, Fishers Hill, Paterson, Summer Hill, Tocal, Torryburn and Vacy.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,582 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,333 kWh per day, or 5,232 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $915,520.375 per year.
Webbers Creek and 2421 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 3,819.36 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 31,828,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2421
391st
State Wide
1322nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Webbers Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Webbers Creek: Branxton (dalwood Vineyard) - approx. 7.1 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Webbers Creek
Sun2u Electrical & Solar
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Community Solar Statistics - Webbers Creek, 2421
Webbers Creek Demographics
Webbers Creek and the postcode of 2421 has a total population of 1920 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 774 households in Webbers Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1867 per week per household.
About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Webbers Creek is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Webbers Creek, the average household could save 7.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63326 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 1.97% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Webbers Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Webbers Creek
Fishers Hill is a small town located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 3 hours north of Sydney and 2 hours west of Newcastle. Fishers Hill is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the town surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, and picturesque farmland.
One of the main attractions of Fishers Hill is its abundance of sunshine hours, which makes it an ideal location for solar power production. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Fishers Hill is a prime location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and save homeowners money on their energy bills.
For those interested in installing solar panels in Fishers Hill, it is important to consider the optimal angle and orientation of the panels. The optimal angle for solar panels in Fishers Hill is between 25 and 35 degrees, with an orientation towards the north. It is also important to consider any potential shading issues, as shading can significantly reduce solar yields. By working with a reputable solar installer in Fishers Hill, homeowners can ensure that their solar panels are installed correctly and optimally positioned for maximum energy production.