Solar Power Profile - Bronte Park, TAS 7140

More than 1037 homes in postcode 7140 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bronte Park, Black Hills, Boyer, Bradys Lake, Bushy Park, Butlers Gorge, Dee, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale, Fentonbury, Fitzgerald, Florentine, Glenfern, Glenora, Gretna, Hamilton, Hayes, Hollow Tree, Karanja, Lachlan, Lake St Clair, Lawitta, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Macquarie Plains, Magra, Malbina, Maydena, Meadowbank, Molesworth, Moogara, Mount Field, Mount Lloyd, National Park, New Norfolk, Osterley, Ouse, Plenty, Rosegarland, Sorell Creek, Strickland, Styx, Tarraleah, Tyenna, Uxbridge, Victoria Valley, Wayatinah and Westerway.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,894 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,651 kWh per day, or 7,173 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,255,207.625 per year.

Bronte Park and 7140 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 5,236.29 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 43,635,750 km worth of car emissions.

Solar Ranking

Postcode 7140

14^th

State Wide

1025^th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bronte Park

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bronte Park: Bronte Heights - approx. 211 m

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Community Solar Statistics - Bronte Park, 7140

Bronte Park Demographics

Bronte Park and the postcode of 7140 has a total population of 11086 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 5365 households in Bronte Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1197 per week per household.

About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bronte Park is $1192/month. By installing solar power in Bronte Park, the average household could save 8.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72911 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 1.95% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bronte Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data

About Bronte Park

Black Hills is a small town located in the southern part of Tasmania, Australia. It is situated in the Huon Valley and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Hartz Mountains and the Wellington Range. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Visitors can also explore the local vineyards and taste some of the finest wines in the region.

Black Hills enjoys a temperate oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Black Hills can benefit from high solar yields and significant savings on their energy bills. Solar installers in the area can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for each property, taking into account potential shading issues and other factors.

Investing in solar power in Black Hills can have many benefits for the local community and the environment. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, solar energy can help to lower carbon emissions and combat climate change. It can also create local jobs in the solar industry and contribute to the growth of renewable energy in Tasmania. With its abundant sunshine and stunning natural surroundings, Black Hills is the perfect place to harness the power of the sun and embrace a sustainable future.