Solar Power Profile - Kalpienung, VIC 3529
More than 18 homes in postcode 3529 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kalpienung and Nullawil.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 109 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 464 kWh per day, or 169 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $29,638 per year.
Kalpienung and 3529 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 140.27 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 1,168,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3529
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Solar Power in Kalpienung
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kalpienung: Culgoa - approx. 19.4 km
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Kalpienung Demographics
Kalpienung and the postcode of 3529 has a total population of 125 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 49 households in Kalpienung, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1333 per week per household.
About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kalpienung is $500/month. By installing solar power in Kalpienung, the average household could save 27.68% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $237860 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 2.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kalpienung is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kalpienung
KALPIENUNG is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Shire of Campaspe and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The town boasts of several attractions, including the Kow Swamp archaeological site, which is a significant cultural heritage site. Other attractions include the Kow Plains Homestead, the Gunbower National Park, and the Murray River, which is a popular spot for fishing and water sports.
The town enjoys a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The average temperature in summer is around 25°C, while in winter, it drops to around 10°C. KALPIENUNG receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in KALPIENUNG is around 30-35 degrees to the north, and the town experiences minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar installers.
Installing solar energy in KALPIENUNG has several benefits, including reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The town's high sunshine hours and optimal solar panel orientation make it an ideal location for producing solar power. Solar yields in KALPIENUNG are relatively high, with an average of 4.2 kWh per day per kW installed. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, KALPIENUNG has the potential to become a significant player in the solar industry, attracting more solar installers and boosting the town's economy.