Solar Power Profile - Buckley, VIC 3240
More than 422 homes in postcode 3240 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Buckley, Gherang, Modewarre, Moriac, Mount Moriac and Paraparap.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,596 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,336 kWh per day, or 3,408 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $596,337 per year.
Buckley and 3240 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 2,828.64 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 23,572,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3240
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Australia Wide
Solar Power in Buckley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Buckley: Buckley (balliwindi) - approx. 756 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Buckley, 3240
Buckley Demographics
Buckley and the postcode of 3240 has a total population of 2092 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 767 households in Buckley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2340 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 Buckley is $2119/month. By installing solar power in Buckley, the average household could save 5.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47491 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 1.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Buckley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Buckley
Buckley is a small town in Victoria, Australia, located in the Surf Coast Shire. It is situated near the foothills of the Otway Ranges and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the nearby Great Otway National Park, or take a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road.
With an average of over 2000 hours of sunshine per year and a mild, temperate climate, Buckley is an ideal location for solar power. Homeowners and businesses in the area can benefit from installing solar panels, which can help reduce energy bills and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Solar installers in Buckley can help determine the optimal panel angle and orientation for maximum solar yields, and can also address any potential shading issues that may affect performance.
By harnessing the power of renewable energy, residents of Buckley can help reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power is a clean, reliable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the support of local solar installers, homeowners and businesses in Buckley can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and embrace the benefits of solar power.