Solar Power Profile - Batesford, VIC 3213
More than 626 homes in postcode 3213 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Batesford, Anakie, Moorabool and Lovely Banks.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,866 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,500 kWh per day, or 6,388 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,117,812.5 per year.
Batesford and 3213 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 5,302.04 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 44,183,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3213
255th
State Wide
1141st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Batesford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Batesford: Norlane - approx. 4.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Batesford, 3213
Batesford Demographics
Batesford and the postcode of 3213 has a total population of 4517 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 1615 households in Batesford, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2141 per week per household.
About 83% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Batesford is $1897/month. By installing solar power in Batesford, the average household could save 7.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $67516 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 1.61% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Batesford is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Batesford
ANAKIE VIC 3213 is a small town located in the Australian state of Victoria. It is situated in the heart of the Brisbane Ranges, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and wildlife. One of the main attractions of the town is the Anakie Gorge, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning rock formations and waterfalls.
With its location in a region that receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, ANAKIE VIC 3213 is an ideal location for solar power. The town has an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. While there may be some potential shading issues, these can be mitigated by careful placement of the panels.
Investing in solar power in ANAKIE VIC 3213 has many benefits, including reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lowering electricity bills. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in the town can take a step towards a more sustainable future. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for installing solar energy systems, making it an even more attractive option for those looking to make the switch to renewable energy.