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Solar Power Profile - Yellow Dam, NSW 2371

More than 309 homes in postcode 2371 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yellow Dam, Tungsten, Capoompeta, Deepwater, Emmaville, Rocky Creek, Stannum, Tent Hill, The Gulf, Torrington and Wellington Vale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,833 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,205 kWh per day, or 2,995 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 $524,094.375 per year.

Yellow Dam and 2371 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 2,186.35 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 18,219,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2371

483rd

State Wide

1676th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Yellow Dam

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yellow Dam: Ashford (burrabogie) - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Yellow Dam

Wayne Williams Electrical

Thomas Street, 2370

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Wild Power Energy Solutions

Glen Innes, 2370

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Community Solar Statistics - Yellow Dam, 2371

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Yellow Dam Demographics

Yellow Dam and the postcode of 2371 has a total population of 1007 people, with a median age of 57 years. There are 671 households in Yellow Dam, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 765 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 Yellow Dam is $867/month. By installing solar power in Yellow Dam, the average household could save 16.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $142450 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 4.34% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yellow Dam is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Yellow Dam

Capoompeta is a small town located in the north-western region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Gwydir Shire Council area, approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Inverell. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Gwydir River and the Gibraltar Range National Park. Capoompeta is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping.

Capoompeta has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in Capoompeta can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses choose the right solar system for their needs and ensure that it is installed correctly.

By installing solar energy systems in Capoompeta, residents and businesses can not only save money on their electricity bills but also reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollution. By generating their own electricity from solar power, residents and businesses in Capoompeta can contribute to a more sustainable future for themselves and the planet.

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