Solar Power Profile - Wilcannia, NSW 2836
More than 277 homes in postcode 2836 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wilcannia, Gemville and White Cliffs.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,720 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,110 kWh per day, or 2,960 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 $518,026.25 per year.
Wilcannia and 2836 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 2,160.8 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 18,006,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2836
493rd
State Wide
1708th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wilcannia
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wilcannia: Wilcannia (reid St) - approx. 582 m
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Wilcannia Demographics
Wilcannia and the postcode of 2836 has a total population of 697 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 351 households in Wilcannia, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1071 per week per household.
About 30% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wilcannia is $894/month. By installing solar power in Wilcannia, the average household could save 17.27% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $148381 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 3.33% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wilcannia is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wilcannia
Gemville is a small town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Lachlan Valley, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and stunning mountain ranges such as the Weddin Mountains and the Nangar National Park. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly community, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the advantages of living in Gemville is the abundance of sunshine hours throughout the year. The town enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Gemville can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's low levels of shading issues make it an excellent location for solar energy installation.
Installing solar panels in Gemville can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property value, and reducing carbon footprint. With the town's focus on sustainability and renewable energy, solar power is an excellent investment for homeowners and businesses alike. Solar power not only benefits the environment but also provides long-term cost savings and energy independence for the town.