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Solar Power Profile - Bennison, VIC 3960

More than 697 homes in postcode 3960 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bennison, Rumbug, Boolarong, Foster, Foster North, Gunyah, Mount Best, Shallow Inlet, Tidal River, Turtons Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Wonga, Woorarra West and Yanakie.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,838 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,163 kWh per day, or 4,804 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 $840,786.625 per year.

Bennison and 3960 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 3,987.32 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 33,227,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3960

291st

State Wide

1287th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bennison

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bennison: Toora - approx. 4.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bennison

JMC Electrics

Tarwin Lower, 3956

Powering your home with clean energy

Prom Coast Electrics

Fish Creek, 3959

Powering your future with the sun

Community Solar Statistics - Bennison, 3960

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Bennison Demographics

Bennison and the postcode of 3960 has a total population of 2347 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 1467 households in Bennison, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 1035 per week per household.

About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bennison is $1348/month. By installing solar power in Bennison, the average household could save 7.5% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64474 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bennison is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bennison

BENNISON VIC 3960 is a small town located in the South Gippsland Shire of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Strzelecki Ranges and the Tarwin River. One of the main attractions in the area is the Great Southern Rail Trail, a 72km walking and cycling track that passes through the town and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

With its location in southern Australia, BENNISON enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed at the optimal angle and orientation can generate significant amounts of electricity, reducing energy bills and helping to protect the environment by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

If you're looking to install solar panels in BENNISON, there are a number of local solar installers who can help. By harnessing the power of the sun, you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills. With its abundant sunshine and beautiful natural surroundings, BENNISON VIC 3960 is the perfect place to embrace renewable energy and take advantage of the benefits of solar power.

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