Solar Power Profile - West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125
More than 2323 homes in postcode 2125 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of West Pennant Hills.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,307 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 58,693 kWh per day, or 21,423 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,749,015.375 per year.
West Pennant Hills and 2125 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 15,638.79 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 130,323,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in West Pennant Hills
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to West Pennant Hills: Cumberland State Forest - approx. 974 m
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West Pennant Hills Demographics
West Pennant Hills and the postcode of 2125 has a total population of 16276 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 5443 households in West Pennant Hills, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 3078 per week per household.
About 83% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in West Pennant Hills is $3033/month. By installing solar power in West Pennant Hills, the average household could save 4.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $37704 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% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in West Pennant Hills is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About West Pennant Hills
West Pennant Hills is a suburb located in the north-western part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Lane Cove National Park and the Berowra Valley Regional Park. The area is also home to several stunning landmarks, such as the historic West Pennant Hills Cemetery and the popular Cumberland State Forest.
With an average of 250 sunny days per year, West Pennant Hills is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angle and orientation make it a great place for solar installers to set up shop. Additionally, the town's minimal shading issues and high solar yields make it an attractive location for those looking to invest in renewable energy.
Installing solar energy in West Pennant Hills not only helps the environment but also provides homeowners and businesses with significant cost savings on their energy bills. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and take advantage of the many benefits of solar power.