Solar Power Profile - Lower Wilmot, TAS 7310
More than 2420 homes in postcode 7310 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lower Wilmot, Aberdeen, Ambleside, Devonport, Don, East Devonport, Erriba, Eugenana, Forth, Forthside, Kindred, Lillico, Melrose, Miandetta, Moina, Paloona, Quoiba, South Spreyton, Spreyton, Stony Rise, Tarleton, Tugrah, West Devonport and Wilmot.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,270 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 49,618 kWh per day, or 18,111 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 $3,169,349.75 per year.
Lower Wilmot and 7310 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 13,221.03 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 110,175,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 7310
2nd
State Wide
497th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lower Wilmot
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lower Wilmot: Barrington Post Office - approx. 6.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Lower Wilmot, 7310
Lower Wilmot Demographics
Lower Wilmot and the postcode of 7310 has a total population of 26712 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 12635 households in Lower Wilmot, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1194 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lower Wilmot is $1213/month. By installing solar power in Lower Wilmot, the average household could save 9.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79191 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 2.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lower Wilmot is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lower Wilmot
Located in Tasmania, Australia, Aberdeen is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, it offers a range of features and attractions that make it an interesting place to visit or live. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Great Western Tiers mountain range, which provides a stunning backdrop for the town. There are also several parks and reserves in the area, including the nearby Liffey Falls State Reserve, which is home to a series of picturesque waterfalls.
When it comes to solar power, Aberdeen has a lot of potential. The town enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power installations. In addition, the town is relatively flat, which means that there are few shading issues to worry about. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of this by installing solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Aberdeen can bring a range of benefits, both for individual households and for the town as a whole. By generating their own electricity, households can reduce their reliance on the grid and lower their energy bills. In addition, solar power is a renewable energy source, which means that it is better for the environment than traditional fossil fuels. For the town as a whole, investing in solar power can help to create jobs and stimulate the local economy, while also reducing the town's carbon footprint.