Solar Power Profile - Indigo Valley, VIC 3688
More than 355 homes in postcode 3688 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Indigo Valley, Barnawartha North, Indigo Upper and Barnawartha.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,924 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,928 kWh per day, or 2,894 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 $506,401 per year.
Indigo Valley and 3688 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 2,402.02 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 20,016,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3688
404th
State Wide
1654th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Indigo Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Indigo Valley: Barnawartha - approx. 9 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Indigo Valley
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Community Solar Statistics - Indigo Valley, 3688
Indigo Valley Demographics
Indigo Valley and the postcode of 3688 has a total population of 1212 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 521 households in Indigo Valley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1765 per week per household.
About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Indigo Valley is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Indigo Valley, the average household could save 7.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66337 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 1.53% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Indigo Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Indigo Valley
Barnawartha is a small town located in the north-eastern part of Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Murray River and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and the Warby-Ovens National Park. The town boasts a rich history and has several heritage-listed buildings, including the Barnawartha Post Office and the Barnawartha Railway Station.
With its abundant sunshine and favorable weather conditions, Barnawartha is an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent spot for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for households and businesses in Barnawartha. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses design and install solar panel systems that are optimized for the local weather conditions and solar yields.
By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in Barnawartha can not only save money on their energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power can help reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of clean energy sources. With its favorable weather conditions and ample sunshine, Barnawartha is an excellent location for solar power production and can benefit greatly from the installation of solar panel systems.