Solar Power Profile - Douglas, VIC 3401
More than 866 homes in postcode 3401 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Douglas, Clear Lake, Connangorach, Dahlen, Green Lake, Jallumba, Jilpanger, Miga Lake, Mitre, Noradjuha, Remlaw, Rocklands, Tooan, Wombelano, Blackheath, Brimpaen, Bungalally, Cherrypool, Dooen, Drung, Gymbowen, Haven, Horsham, Jung, Kalkee, Kanagulk, Karnak, Laharum, Longerenong, Lower Norton, Mckenzie Creek, Mockinya, Murra Warra, Nurcoung, Nurrabiel, Pimpinio, Quantong, Riverside, Rocklands, St Helens Plains, Telangatuk East, Toolondo, Vectis, Wail, Wallup, Wartook, Wonwondah and Zumsteins.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,696 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,112 kWh per day, or 8,071 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,412,404 per year.
Douglas and 3401 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 6,698.93 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 55,824,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3401
232nd
State Wide
1050th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Douglas
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Douglas: Kanagulk - approx. 10 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Douglas, 3401
Douglas Demographics
Douglas and the postcode of 3401 has a total population of 4269 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1854 households in Douglas, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1859 per week per household.
About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Douglas is $1387/month. By installing solar power in Douglas, the average household could save 9.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85746 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 1.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Douglas is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Douglas
Blackheath is a small town located in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the town nestled in the foothills of the Mount Cole State Forest. The town is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and picturesque valleys, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Blackheath is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and clear skies. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the summer months seeing up to 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, with the optimal panel angle being around 30 degrees and facing north to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Blackheath can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By working with local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and natural resources to generate their own clean, renewable energy. This not only helps to reduce their carbon footprint but can also provide long-term savings on energy costs.