Solar Power Profile - Upper Esk, TAS 7214
More than 77 homes in postcode 7214 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Esk, Fingal, Mangana and Mathinna.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 312 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,033 kWh per day, or 377 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $830.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $65,982.875 per year.
Upper Esk and 7214 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 275.21 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 2,293,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Upper Esk
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Esk: Upper Esk (south Esk River) - approx. 616 m
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Upper Esk Demographics
Upper Esk and the postcode of 7214 has a total population of 561 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 302 households in Upper Esk, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 775 per week per household.
About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Esk is $691/month. By installing solar power in Upper Esk, the average household could save 10.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $86057 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 2.06% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Esk is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Esk
FINGAL TAS 7214 is a small town located in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as Stacks Bluff, Ben Lomond, and Mount Barrow, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and birdwatching in the nearby national parks and reserves.
With an average of 2190 sunshine hours per year, FINGAL is an ideal location for solar power installation. The optimal solar panel angle for this region is between 25-35 degrees, facing north. Although there may be some shading issues due to the mountainous terrain, the high solar yields make up for it. Solar installers in FINGAL can benefit from the town's commitment to renewable energy, with many residents and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills.
Installing solar energy in FINGAL not only helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it also provides economic benefits for the town. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, FINGAL has the potential to become a leader in solar power generation and attract more businesses and investors to the area. By taking advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and natural resources, FINGAL can create a sustainable future for generations to come.