Solar Power Profile - Fountain Gate, VIC 3805
More than 7963 homes in postcode 3805 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Fountain Gate, Narre Warren and Narre Warren South.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 40,994 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 141,564 kWh per day, or 51,671 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,042,400.5 per year.
Fountain Gate and 3805 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 42,886.93 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 357,391,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3805
10th
State Wide
90th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Fountain Gate
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fountain Gate: Narre Warren North (hillsley) - approx. 4.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Fountain Gate, 3805
Fountain Gate Demographics
Fountain Gate and the postcode of 3805 has a total population of 56261 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 18529 households in Fountain Gate, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1942 per week per household.
About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Fountain Gate is $1837/month. By installing solar power in Fountain Gate, the average household could save 5.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $44821 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 1.14% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Fountain Gate is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Fountain Gate
Located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Fountain Gate is a bustling town that offers a range of attractions and features. The town is home to the Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre, one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, and the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre, which features a range of indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and sports courts. Additionally, the town boasts a number of parks and reserves, including the popular Myuna Farm, which offers a range of farm experiences for visitors.
With its location in Victoria, Fountain Gate enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Fountain Gate can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which is generally north-facing with a tilt angle of around 30 degrees. While there may be some shading issues to consider, overall solar yields in Fountain Gate are high, making it a great location for renewable energy.
Installing solar power in Fountain Gate offers a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By generating their own electricity, residents and businesses in Fountain Gate can reduce their reliance on the grid and take control of their energy usage. Additionally, with the Victorian Government's Solar Homes program offering rebates and interest-free loans for solar panel installations, there has never been a better time to invest in solar power in Fountain Gate.