Solar Power Profile - Glen Forbes, VIC 3990
More than 30 homes in postcode 3990 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glen Forbes.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 213 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 767 kWh per day, or 280 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 $48,992.125 per year.
Glen Forbes and 3990 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 232.4 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 1,936,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Glen Forbes
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glen Forbes: Bass - approx. 7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Glen Forbes
Solar Run Keysborough
35 Pacific Drive, 3173Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.
Dunton Group Electrical and Solar
10 Thomson Terrace, 3936Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.
Community Solar Statistics - Glen Forbes, 3990
Glen Forbes Demographics
Glen Forbes and the postcode of 3990 has a total population of 111 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 56 households in Glen Forbes, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1562 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Glen Forbes is $2134/month. By installing solar power in Glen Forbes, the average household could save 6.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55731 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 2.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glen Forbes is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Glen Forbes
Glen Forbes is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Bass Coast Shire and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to visit or live.
One of the main attractions of Glen Forbes is the stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Strzelecki Ranges and the Great Dividing Range are both visible from the town, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop. These ranges also offer great potential for solar power production, with their high elevations and ample sunshine hours.
Glen Forbes enjoys a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power installation. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in Glen Forbes can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in the area can help assess shading issues and determine the optimal solar yields for each individual property.