Solar Power Profile - Cardigan Village, VIC 3352
More than 2998 homes in postcode 3352 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cardigan Village, Ballarat Roadside Delivery, Dean, Scotchmans Lead, Windermere, Addington, Barkstead, Blowhard, Bolwarrah, Bonshaw, Brewster, Bullarook, Bungaree, Bunkers Hill, Burrumbeet, Cambrian Hill, Cardigan, Chapel Flat, Clarendon, Claretown, Clarkes Hill, Corindhap, Dereel, Dunnstown, Durham Lead, Enfield, Ercildoune, Garibaldi, Glen Park, Glenbrae, Gong Gong, Grenville, Invermay, Lal Lal, Lamplough, Langi Kal Kal, Learmonth, Leigh Creek, Lexton, Magpie, Millbrook, Miners Rest, Mitchell Park, Mollongghip, Mount Bolton, Mount Egerton, Mount Mercer, Mount Mitchell, Mount Rowan, Napoleons, Navigators, Pootilla, Scotsburn, Springbank, Sulky, Wallace, Warrenheip, Wattle Flat, Waubra, Weatherboard, Werneth and Yendon.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 19,537 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 73,052 kWh per day, or 26,664 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,666,196.5 per year.
Cardigan Village and 3352 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 22,131.12 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 184,426,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3352
42nd
State Wide
314th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cardigan Village
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cardigan Village: Ballarat Hopetoun Rd - approx. 6.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Cardigan Village, 3352
Cardigan Village Demographics
Cardigan Village and the postcode of 3352 has a total population of 17515 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7012 households in Cardigan Village, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1858 per week per household.
About 79% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cardigan Village is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Cardigan Village, the average household could save 7.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68614 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 1.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cardigan Village is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cardigan Village
Located in Victoria, Australia, Addington VIC 3352 is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its size, Addington has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Mount Beckworth and Mount Cole State Forest. These mountain ranges provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
When it comes to solar power, Addington is an ideal location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an excellent place to install solar panels and take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy. With the help of local solar installers, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills.
One of the main benefits of solar power in Addington is the potential for high solar yields. By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, residents can generate a significant amount of electricity from the sun. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it easier to achieve maximum solar output. Overall, Addington is a great place to embrace solar power and take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy.