Solar Power Profile - York Plains, TAS 7120
More than 197 homes in postcode 7120 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of York Plains, Stonehenge, Andover, Antill Ponds, Baden, Lemont, Levendale, Mount Seymour, Oatlands, Parattah, Pawtella, Rhyndaston, Swanston, Tiberias, Tunbridge, Tunnack, Whitefoord, Woodbury and Woodsdale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,105 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,789 kWh per day, or 1,383 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 $242,022.375 per year.
York Plains and 7120 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 1,009.59 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 8,413,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 7120
62nd
State Wide
1900th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in York Plains
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to York Plains: York Plains (inverell) - approx. 1.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - York Plains, 7120
York Plains Demographics
York Plains and the postcode of 7120 has a total population of 1724 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 946 households in York Plains, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1027 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in York Plains is $895/month. By installing solar power in York Plains, the average household could save 11.3% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $97107 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 York Plains is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About York Plains
Andover TAS 7120 is a charming town located in Tasmania, Australia. The town is situated in the beautiful Meander Valley, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges such as the Western Tiers and Great Western Tiers. Andover is known for its rich history, with many heritage-listed buildings and landmarks such as the St. Columba's Anglican Church and the Andover Railway Station.
With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, Andover is an excellent location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 20-30 degrees, facing north. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a reputable solar installer can help design a system that maximizes solar yields. Installing solar energy in Andover can help reduce energy bills, decrease carbon footprint and promote renewable energy.
By utilizing solar power in Andover, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine hours and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of experienced solar installers, homeowners and businesses can benefit from the many advantages of solar power in Andover TAS 7120.