Solar Power Profile - Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
More than 1739 homes in postcode 3032 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong and Travancore.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,281 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 33,375 kWh per day, or 12,182 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 $2,131,828.125 per year.
Ascot Vale and 3032 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 10,111.06 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 84,258,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Ascot Vale
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ascot Vale: Flemington Racecourse - approx. 1.7 km
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Ascot Vale Demographics
Ascot Vale and the postcode of 3032 has a total population of 28304 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 13738 households in Ascot Vale, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 2057 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ascot Vale is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Ascot Vale, the average household could save 4.67% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $40106 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 1.13% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ascot Vale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale is a suburb located in the north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is situated 5 kilometers from the Central Business District and has a population of over 15,000 people. The suburb is well-known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, Victorian and Edwardian houses, and a vibrant shopping district. Ascot Vale is a great place to live, work and visit.
Ascot Vale is blessed with an abundance of sunshine, with an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine annually. This makes it an ideal location for solar power installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on electricity bills. Solar installers in Ascot Vale can help homeowners and businesses install solar panels on their roofs, which can generate electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid.
Installing solar panels in Ascot Vale can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property value, and reducing carbon footprint. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues. With the help of solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in Ascot Vale and generate their own clean energy.