Solar Power Profile - Wongo Creek, NSW 2346
More than 598 homes in postcode 2346 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wongo Creek, Borah Creek, Halls Creek, Klori, Manilla, Namoi River, New Mexico, Rushes Creek, Upper Manilla, Warrabah and Wimborne.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,912 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,515 kWh per day, or 6,393 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 $1,118,770.625 per year.
Wongo Creek 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 4,666.89 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 38,890,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2346
377th
State Wide
1272nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wongo Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wongo Creek: Manilla (towri) - approx. 5.8 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wongo Creek
Eco Energy & Solar Solutions
1009 Armidale Road, 2340LG Solar Power Specialist & Authorised Solar Partner.
Tamworth: Solar & Electrical service
New South Wales, 2340Powering Your Home and Business with Solar Energy
Community Solar Statistics - Wongo Creek, 2346
Wongo Creek Demographics
Wongo Creek and the postcode of 2346 has a total population of 2709 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 1379 households in Wongo Creek, 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 Wongo Creek is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Wongo Creek, 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 Wongo Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wongo Creek
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.