Solar Power Profile - Barraport West, VIC 3537
More than 225 homes in postcode 3537 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Barraport West, Barraport, Boort, Canary Island, Catumnal, Gredgwin, Leaghur, Minmindie and Yando.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,705 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,188 kWh per day, or 2,624 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $459,133.5 per year.
Barraport West and 3537 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 2,177.92 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 18,149,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3537
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Solar Power in Barraport West
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barraport West: Gredgwin - approx. 8.3 km
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Barraport West Demographics
Barraport West and the postcode of 3537 has a total population of 861 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 485 households in Barraport West, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1134 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 Barraport West is $921/month. By installing solar power in Barraport West, the average household could save 18.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $158931 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 3.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Barraport West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Barraport West
BARRAPORT VIC 3537 is a small town located in the Loddon Shire in Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by vast agricultural land and is known for its peaceful and serene environment. One of the main attractions of BARRAPORT is the BARRAPORT Lake, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The town also has a community park, a general store, and a pub.
When it comes to solar power, BARRAPORT VIC 3537 has great potential due to its location in Victoria, which receives a high amount of sunlight throughout the year. The optimal solar panel angle for the town is between 25-35 degrees, facing north. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels. With an average of 5.5 peak sun hours per day, BARRAPORT is a great location for solar power production and installation. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses in BARRAPORT to take advantage of the benefits of solar energy, including lower electricity bills and reduced carbon footprint.
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in Australia, and BARRAPORT VIC 3537 is no exception. Installing solar panels in the town can not only benefit individual households and businesses, but also contribute to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. By choosing solar power, residents of BARRAPORT can take a step towards a more sustainable future while also enjoying the economic benefits of renewable energy.