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Solar Power Profile - Bishopsbourne, TAS 7301

More than 536 homes in postcode 7301 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bishopsbourne, Blackwood Creek, Liffey, Longford and Toiberry.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,241 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,577 kWh per day, or 4,226 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $739,480.875 per year.

Bishopsbourne and 7301 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 3,084.98 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 25,708,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 7301

35th

State Wide

1373rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bishopsbourne

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bishopsbourne: Bracknell (elizabeth Street) - approx. 4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bishopsbourne

Solahart Northern Tasmania

18 Invermay Road, 7248

Your authorised Solahart dealer for Northern Tasmania.

Jessups Solar Squad

137/139 Wellington St, 7250

Your power, free from the sun!

Ilume Electrical

Tasmania, 7250

Powering your world with expertise and reliability

In Series Electrical & Solar

147 Henry Street, 7250

Your Renewable Energy Partner for Life

Community Solar Statistics - Bishopsbourne, 7301

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Bishopsbourne Demographics

Bishopsbourne and the postcode of 7301 has a total population of 4356 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 2049 households in Bishopsbourne, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1229 per week per household.

About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bishopsbourne is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Bishopsbourne, the average household could save 9.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77410 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 2.2% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bishopsbourne is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bishopsbourne

Bishopsbourne is a small town located in the Tasmanian Midlands, Australia. The town is situated 36 km south of Launceston, and 12 km west of Longford. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, which is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland. Bishopsbourne is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church and the Bishopsbourne Cricket Club.

With an average of 2200 sunshine hours per year, Bishopsbourne is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather provides ample opportunity for residents to install solar panels and generate their own electricity. Solar installers in Bishopsbourne can help homeowners determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, ensuring maximum solar yield.

By installing solar panels, residents of Bishopsbourne can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on their electricity bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With its abundant sunshine and beautiful countryside, Bishopsbourne is the perfect location for anyone looking to harness the power of the sun.

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