Solar Power Profile - Eaglehawk Neck, TAS 7179
More than 74 homes in postcode 7179 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Eaglehawk Neck.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 321 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,033 kWh per day, or 377 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $894.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $65,982.875 per year.
Eaglehawk Neck and 7179 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 275.21 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 2,293,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Eaglehawk Neck
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Eaglehawk Neck: Eaglehawk Neck (jetty Road) - approx. 2.5 km
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Eaglehawk Neck Demographics
Eaglehawk Neck and the postcode of 7179 has a total population of 380 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 435 households in Eaglehawk Neck, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 919 per week per household.
About 37% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Eaglehawk Neck is $1417/month. By installing solar power in Eaglehawk Neck, the average household could save 5.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $45194 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 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Eaglehawk Neck is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Eaglehawk Neck
Eaglehawk Neck is a small town located on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, Australia. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and stunning mountain ranges.
One of the main attractions in Eaglehawk Neck is the Tessellated Pavement, a unique geological formation that is perfect for exploring. Other popular attractions include the Tasman Arch, the Blowhole, and the Devil's Kitchen.
With an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day, Eaglehawk Neck is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of this abundant natural resource by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Despite potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings, the benefits of producing renewable energy through solar power are numerous, including lower electricity bills and a reduced carbon footprint.