Solar Power Profile - Joel Joel, VIC 3381
More than 294 homes in postcode 3381 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Joel Joel, Barkly, Bellellen, Bellfield, Black Range, Bolangum, Callawadda, Campbells Bridge, Concongella, Deep Lead, Fyans Creek, Germania, Greens Creek, Halls Gap, Illawarra, Joel South, Kanya, Lake Fyans, Lake Lonsdale, Lubeck, Mokepilly, Morrl Morrl, Mount Dryden, Paradise, Pomonal, Rostron, Wal Wal, Wallaloo and Wallaloo East.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,009 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,943 kWh per day, or 2,899 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $507,359.125 per year.
Joel Joel and 3381 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 2,406.17 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 20,051,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3381
396th
State Wide
1625th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Joel Joel
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Joel Joel: Landsborough - approx. 11.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Joel Joel, 3381
Joel Joel Demographics
Joel Joel and the postcode of 3381 has a total population of 1134 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 777 households in Joel Joel, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1472 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Joel Joel is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Joel Joel, the average household could save 11.06% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $95003 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Joel Joel is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Joel Joel
Barkly is a small town located in the north-west of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by vast farmland and is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. One of the main attractions in Barkly is the Barkly Hotel, which is a historic pub that has been serving the local community for over 150 years. Another popular attraction is the Barkly Arts Centre, which hosts a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year.
When it comes to solar power, Barkly is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. With the help of local solar installers, residents and businesses in Barkly can take advantage of this abundant sunshine and produce their own clean energy. The optimal angle for solar panels in Barkly is around 30 degrees, facing north, to maximise solar yields.
By installing solar panels in Barkly, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. With the help of local solar installers, the community of Barkly can work towards a more sustainable future while also saving money on their energy bills.