Solar Power Profile - Pipers Brook, TAS 7254
More than 76 homes in postcode 7254 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pipers Brook, Bellingham, Golconda, Lebrina, Retreat, Tunnel and Wyena.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 448 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,590 kWh per day, or 580 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 $101,561.25 per year.
Pipers Brook and 7254 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 423.4 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 3,528,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 7254
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State Wide
2236th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Pipers Brook
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pipers Brook: Pipers Brook (pipers Brook Road) - approx. 1.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Pipers Brook, 7254
Pipers Brook Demographics
Pipers Brook and the postcode of 7254 has a total population of 518 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 281 households in Pipers Brook, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1283 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 Pipers Brook is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Pipers Brook, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73891 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 2.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pipers Brook is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Pipers Brook
Bellingham is a charming town located in Tasmania, Australia. It is situated in the Meander Valley Council area and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its rich history and heritage, and it is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks that attract tourists from all over the world.
One of the main attractions of Bellingham is its location in the heart of Tasmania's beautiful countryside. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and pristine rivers, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The town is also home to a number of local businesses, including solar installers, who are helping to promote renewable energy in the area.
The sunny climate of Bellingham makes it an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is perfect for generating solar energy. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Bellingham can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy. Solar power is not only good for the environment, but it can also help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills.