Solar Power Profile - Great Western, VIC 3374
More than 92 homes in postcode 3374 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Great Western.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 692 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,701 kWh per day, or 986 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $172,526.375 per year.
Great Western and 3374 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 818.38 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 6,819,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3374
541st
State Wide
2093rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Great Western
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Great Western: Great Western (seppelt) - approx. 4.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Great Western, 3374
Great Western Demographics
Great Western and the postcode of 3374 has a total population of 387 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 205 households in Great Western, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1474 per week per household.
About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Great Western is $1231/month. By installing solar power in Great Western, the average household could save 12.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $107760 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 2.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Great Western is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Great Western
GREAT WESTERN VIC 3374 is a small town located in western Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the heart of wine country, surrounded by vineyards and wineries. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting, cellar door sales, and tours of the local wineries. The town also has a rich history, with many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.
The weather in GREAT WESTERN VIC 3374 is ideal for solar power production, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. The town experiences hot summers and cool winters, with occasional rainfall throughout the year. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated through proper placement of solar panels.
The benefits of solar power in GREAT WESTERN VIC 3374 are numerous. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of power that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Installing solar panels can also help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills. By working with local solar installers, residents of GREAT WESTERN VIC 3374 can take advantage of the town's ideal weather conditions to produce clean, renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint.