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Solar Power Profile - Harkness, VIC 3337

More than 5275 homes in postcode 3337 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Harkness, Kurunjang, Melton, Melton West and Toolern Vale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 27,909 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 99,702 kWh per day, or 36,391 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,368,465.25 per year.

Harkness and 3337 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 30,204.53 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 251,704,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3337

24th

State Wide

190th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Harkness

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harkness: Melton - approx. 976 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Harkness

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Grow Energy

325A Bay Road, 3192

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

G Store

1095 Dandenong Road, 3145

Powering towards net zero

Community Solar Statistics - Harkness, 3337

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Harkness Demographics

Harkness and the postcode of 3337 has a total population of 38057 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 14377 households in Harkness, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1462 per week per household.

About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Harkness is $1538/month. By installing solar power in Harkness, the average household could save 6.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56509 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 1.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Harkness is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Harkness

Harkness is a suburb located in Victoria, Australia, with a population of approximately 1,500 people. The town is located 29 km west of Melbourne's central business district and is part of the Melton local government area. Harkness is a rapidly growing suburb with new housing estates being built, providing opportunities for solar power installation.

The town has several attractions and features that make it an ideal location for solar power installation. The local parks and gardens provide ample space for solar panels to be installed, and the flat terrain means that solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the town has several local solar installers who can provide expert advice on solar power installation and maintenance.

Harkness has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar power. Installing solar panels in Harkness can help residents and businesses reduce their electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for installing solar power, making it an affordable and sustainable energy option for the town.

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