Solar Power Profile - Woodsreef, NSW 2347
More than 377 homes in postcode 2347 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Woodsreef, Horton Valley, Banoon, Barraba, Caroda, Cobbadah, Gulf Creek, Gundamulda, Ironbark, Lindesay, Longarm, Mayvale, Red Hill, Thirloene and Upper Horton.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,294 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,269 kWh per day, or 3,748 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 $655,932.375 per year.
Woodsreef and 2347 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 2,736.04 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 22,800,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Woodsreef
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Woodsreef: Barraba (rosevale) - approx. 12.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Woodsreef, 2347
Woodsreef Demographics
Woodsreef and the postcode of 2347 has a total population of 1654 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 1008 households in Woodsreef, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 852 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Woodsreef is $758/month. By installing solar power in Woodsreef, the average household could save 18.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $162935 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 3.89% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Woodsreef is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Woodsreef
BANOON NSW 2347 is a small town located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and stunning mountain ranges, such as the Nandewar Range and the Mount Kaputar National Park.
Despite its small size, BANOON has a number of attractions and features that make it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. These include the BANOON Observatory, which offers breathtaking views of the night sky, and the BANOON Nature Reserve, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, BANOON is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to power a solar energy system. Solar installers in BANOON can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as its low potential for shading issues, to achieve high solar yields. Installing solar energy in BANOON not only helps to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, but also provides significant cost savings on energy bills for residents and businesses.