Solar Power Profile - Steppes, TAS 7030
More than 1658 homes in postcode 7030 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Steppes, Apsley, Arthurs Lake, Bagdad, Bagdad North, Bothwell, Bridgewater, Brighton, Broadmarsh, Cramps Bay, Dromedary, Dysart, Elderslie, Flintstone, Gagebrook, Granton, Herdsmans Cove, Hermitage, Interlaken, Jericho, Kempton, Lake Sorell, Liawenee, Lower Marshes, Mangalore, Melton Mowbray, Miena, Millers Bluff, Morass Bay, Pelham, Pontville, Shannon, Tods Corner, Waddamana and Wilburville.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,968 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 30,968 kWh per day, or 11,303 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,978,081 per year.
Steppes and 7030 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 8,251.19 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 68,759,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 7030
5th
State Wide
793rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Steppes
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Steppes: Barren Tier - approx. 4.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Steppes, 7030
Steppes Demographics
Steppes and the postcode of 7030 has a total population of 18513 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 8366 households in Steppes, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1295 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Steppes is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Steppes, the average household could save 7.78% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66854 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 1.8% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Steppes is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Steppes
Apsley is a small town located in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Macquarie River and has a population of around 250 people. Apsley is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Ben Lomond National Park and the Western Tiers mountain range.
With its location in Tasmania, Apsley enjoys a temperate maritime climate, with mild summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Apsley can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the low potential for shading issues, to achieve high solar yields.
Installing solar energy systems in Apsley has a number of benefits. Not only does it allow residents to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy, but it also helps to reduce their reliance on traditional fossil fuels. This can lead to significant cost savings on energy bills over time, as well as reducing the household's carbon footprint. Additionally, investing in solar power can increase the overall value of a property, making it a smart long-term investment for homeowners in Apsley.