Solar Power Profile - Maria Island, TAS 7190
More than 645 homes in postcode 7190 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Maria Island, Apslawn, Buckland, Cranbrook, Dolphin Sands, Little Swanport, Orford, Pontypool, Rheban, Rocky Hills, Runnymede, Spring Beach, Swansea and Triabunna.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,502 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,426 kWh per day, or 4,170 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $729,835.75 per year.
Maria Island and 7190 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 3,044.1 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 25,367,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 7190
34th
State Wide
1337th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Maria Island
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maria Island: Maria Island (point Lesueur) - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Maria Island, 7190
Maria Island Demographics
Maria Island and the postcode of 7190 has a total population of 3048 people, with a median age of 59 years. There are 2947 households in Maria Island, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 975 per week per household.
About 39% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Maria Island is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Maria Island, the average household could save 8.85% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76026 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 2.27% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Maria Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Maria Island
APSLAWN is a small town located in the south-eastern part of Tasmania, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the beautiful Swan River and is surrounded by lush green forests and hills. APSLAWN is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping in the nearby Mount Victoria Regional Reserve.
APSLAWN enjoys a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in APSLAWN can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues from the surrounding hills and forests should be taken into consideration.
Installing solar energy systems in APSLAWN can provide numerous benefits such as reducing energy bills, decreasing carbon footprint, and increasing energy independence. With the abundant sunshine hours and favorable weather conditions, APSLAWN is an excellent location for harnessing solar power. Solar power can also help to boost the local economy by creating job opportunities for solar installers and promoting renewable energy.