Solar Power Profile - Churchill Island, VIC 3925
More than 1003 homes in postcode 3925 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Churchill Island, Cape Woolamai, Newhaven and San Remo.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,398 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 23,008 kWh per day, or 8,398 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,469,636 per year.
Churchill Island and 3925 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 6,970.34 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 58,086,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3925
215th
State Wide
979th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Churchill Island
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Churchill Island: Rhyll - approx. 4.9 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Churchill Island
Dunton Group Electrical and Solar
10 Thomson Terrace, 3936Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.
Community Solar Statistics - Churchill Island, 3925
Churchill Island Demographics
Churchill Island and the postcode of 3925 has a total population of 3933 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 3000 households in Churchill Island, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1398 per week per household.
About 43% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Churchill Island is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Churchill Island, the average household could save 8.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69352 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 2.02% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Churchill Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Churchill Island
Cape Woolamai is a small town located on the south-eastern tip of Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. The town is well-known for its stunning beaches, rugged coastline, and beautiful natural scenery. One of the main attractions in the town is the Cape Woolamai State Faunal Reserve, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna.
With an average of over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, Cape Woolamai is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location on the coast means that it is often subject to strong winds, which can affect the performance of solar panels. However, with the right installation and maintenance, solar panels can still be an effective way to generate renewable energy in the area.
For those interested in installing solar panels in Cape Woolamai, there are a number of local solar installers who can provide expert advice and assistance. By choosing to install solar panels, residents of Cape Woolamai can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources, save money on their energy bills, and help to reduce their carbon footprint.