Solar Power Profile - Harkness, VIC 3337
More than 5608 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 31,049 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 110,921 kWh per day, or 40,486 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,085,078.875 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 33,603.38 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 280,028,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3337
24th
State Wide
188th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Harkness
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harkness: Melton - approx. 976 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Harkness, 3337
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 6.92% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $59483 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 1.68% 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
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.