Solar Power Profile - Windale, NSW 2306
More than 137 homes in postcode 2306 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Windale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 911 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,688 kWh per day, or 1,346 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $235,571 per year.
Windale and 2306 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 982.58 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 8,188,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Windale
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Windale: Mt Hutton (auklet Rd) - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Windale, 2306
Windale Demographics
Windale and the postcode of 2306 has a total population of 3039 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 1404 households in Windale, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 775 per week per household.
About 17% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Windale is $1478/month. By installing solar power in Windale, the average household could save 9.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $83562 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 4.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Windale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Windale
Windale is a suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 15 kilometres southwest of Newcastle's central business district and is bordered by the suburbs of Mount Hutton, Gateshead, and Tingira Heights. The town is known for its serene environment and beautiful landscapes, making it a perfect location for solar power.
Windale experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The town has an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels should be installed facing north with an angle of 30 to 35 degrees to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be considered before installing solar panels.
Installing solar power in Windale has numerous benefits. It is a renewable source of energy that reduces carbon emissions and saves money on electricity bills. Solar installers in Windale offer a range of solar panels and inverters to suit different energy needs and budgets. By installing solar panels, residents of Windale can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce their energy and reduce their reliance on the grid.