Solar Power Profile - Hesse, VIC 3321
More than 324 homes in postcode 3321 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hesse, Inverleigh and Wingeel.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,939 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,019 kWh per day, or 2,562 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $448,338.625 per year.
Hesse and 3321 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 2,126.46 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 17,720,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3321
402nd
State Wide
1649th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hesse
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hesse: Shelford West - approx. 11.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hesse, 3321
Hesse Demographics
Hesse and the postcode of 3321 has a total population of 1693 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 607 households in Hesse, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2146 per week per household.
About 87% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hesse is $1949/month. By installing solar power in Hesse, the average household could save 6.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $51633 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 1.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hesse is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hesse
Hesse is a small town located in Victoria, Australia, with a population of just over 200 people. The town is situated in the Greater Bendigo National Park and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Alexander Regional Park and the Harcourt Valley.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Hesse is an ideal location for solar power production. The town experiences mild to warm summers and cool winters, with average temperatures ranging from 12°C to 26°C in summer and 3°C to 13°C in winter. The optimal angle for solar panels in Hesse is between 20° and 30°, facing north to maximise solar yield.
By installing solar panels in Hesse, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy and reduce their reliance on non-renewable sources. Solar power can also help to reduce electricity bills and contribute to a more sustainable future for the town and the wider community. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for Hesse, taking into account factors such as shading, panel orientation and energy consumption.