Solar Power Profile - Harford, TAS 7307
More than 1303 homes in postcode 7307 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Harford, Bakers Beach, Hawley Beach, Latrobe, Moriarty, Northdown, Port Sorell, Sassafras, Shearwater, Squeaking Point, Thirlstane and Wesley Vale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,619 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 27,401 kWh per day, or 10,001 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,750,238.875 per year.
Harford and 7307 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 7,300.73 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 60,839,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 7307
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Solar Power in Harford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harford: East Sassafras (elphin Grove) - approx. 3.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Harford, 7307
Harford Demographics
Harford and the postcode of 7307 has a total population of 10767 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 5350 households in Harford, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1240 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 Harford is $1318/month. By installing solar power in Harford, the average household could save 8.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72882 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 2.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Harford is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Harford
Located in the north of Tasmania, Bakers Beach is a small coastal town with a population of just over 200 people. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, including Bakers Beach itself which is a popular spot for swimming, fishing and boating. Other attractions include the Narawntapu National Park which is home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies and wombats. The town also has a number of local cafes and restaurants, making it a great place to relax and unwind.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Bakers Beach is a great location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Bakers Beach is around 45 degrees, facing north. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a good solar installer will be able to assess your property and recommend the best solution for maximum solar yields. With the cost of solar panels decreasing and the price of electricity rising, installing solar power in Bakers Beach can save you money on your energy bills while also reducing your carbon footprint.
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in Australia, and Bakers Beach is no exception. By installing solar power, you can help reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. With the town's sunny climate and beautiful surroundings, Bakers Beach is the perfect place to embrace solar power and take advantage of all the benefits it has to offer.