Solar Power Profile - Cowa, VIC 3862
More than 722 homes in postcode 3862 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cowa, Budgee Budgee, Castleburn, Cobbannah, Crooked River, Dargo, Hawkhurst, Hollands Landing, Llowalong, Meerlieu, Miowera, Moornapa, Munro, Perry Bridge, Stockdale, Stratford, Waterford and Wongungarra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,299 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 16,074 kWh per day, or 5,867 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 $1,026,726.75 per year.
Cowa and 3862 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 4,869.61 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 40,580,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3862
280th
State Wide
1232nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cowa
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cowa: Crooked River - approx. 6.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Cowa, 3862
Cowa Demographics
Cowa and the postcode of 3862 has a total population of 3323 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1494 households in Cowa, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1388 per week per household.
About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cowa is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Cowa, the average household could save 9.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77410 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 1.95% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cowa is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cowa
Budgee Budgee is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the Gippsland region, surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Strzelecki Ranges, the Great Dividing Range, and the Baw Baw Ranges. The town is known for its natural beauty, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Budgee Budgee is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Shading issues are minimal, making it easier to install solar panels and generate renewable energy.
By installing solar energy systems in Budgee Budgee, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a cleaner environment. Solar power is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources, and the town's abundant sunshine makes it an excellent location for solar power production.