Solar Power Profile - Acheron, VIC 3714
More than 806 homes in postcode 3714 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Acheron, Alexandra, Cathkin, Crystal Creek, Devils River, Fawcett, Koriella, Maintongoon, Taggerty and Whanregarwen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,790 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 18,367 kWh per day, or 6,704 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,173,192.125 per year.
Acheron and 3714 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 5,564.32 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 46,369,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3714
260th
State Wide
1155th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Acheron
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Acheron: Acheron - approx. 2.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Acheron, 3714
Acheron Demographics
Acheron and the postcode of 3714 has a total population of 3457 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 1919 households in Acheron, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Acheron is $1324/month. By installing solar power in Acheron, the average household could save 9.25% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79462 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Acheron is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Acheron
Located in Victoria, Australia, ACHERON VIC 3714 is a small town that offers a peaceful and quiet lifestyle. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Cathedral Range, the Little River Range, and the Blue Range. These ranges offer breathtaking views and excellent hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, ACHERON VIC 3714 is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Although there may be some potential shading issues due to the mountain ranges, proper placement of solar panels can mitigate these issues.
Investing in solar energy in ACHERON VIC 3714 can bring many benefits. Not only does it provide a clean and renewable source of energy, but it can also reduce electricity bills and increase property value. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for those who install solar panels, making it an affordable and sustainable energy option for homeowners and businesses alike.