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Solar Power Profile - Bochara, VIC 3301

More than 148 homes in postcode 3301 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bochara, Broadwater, Buckley Swamp, Byaduk, Croxton East, Hensley Park, Morgiana, Mount Napier, Strathkellar, Tahara, Tarrington, Wannon, Warrayure, Yatchaw and Yulecart.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 841 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,106 kWh per day, or 1,134 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $198,395.75 per year.

Bochara and 3301 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 941.22 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 7,843,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3301

521st

State Wide

2022nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bochara

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bochara: Hamilton Airport - approx. 15.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bochara

Urban Renewables

40 Jamieson Street, 3280

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Solargain Warrnambool

13 Strong Street, 3280

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Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

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Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

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Community Solar Statistics - Bochara, 3301

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Bochara Demographics

Bochara and the postcode of 3301 has a total population of 1190 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 546 households in Bochara, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1697 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bochara is $1260/month. By installing solar power in Bochara, the average household could save 8.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76237 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 1.52% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bochara is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bochara

Bochara is a small town located in the Southern Grampians Shire, Victoria, Australia. This peaceful town offers a variety of attractions and features that make it a great place to visit or live in. Bochara is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and stunning mountain ranges such as the Grampians and Mount Eccles National Park, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing.

Bochara enjoys a moderate climate with an average of 2200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The town has a high potential for solar energy, with minimal shading issues and a good solar panel orientation. With the help of professional solar installers, residents and businesses in Bochara can easily install solar panels and enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, such as lower electricity bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased property value.

Investing in solar power in Bochara is not only environmentally friendly but also financially beneficial. With the abundant sunshine hours and the optimal solar panel angle, solar energy yields in Bochara can be high, providing a great return on investment for homeowners and businesses. By choosing solar power, Bochara can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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