Solar Power Profile - Katandra, VIC 3634
More than 405 homes in postcode 3634 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Katandra, Invergordon South, Bunbartha, Katandra West, Marionvale, Marungi, Tallygaroopna and Zeerust.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,839 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,902 kWh per day, or 4,344 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $760,240.25 per year.
Katandra and 3634 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 3,605.52 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 30,046,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3634
338th
State Wide
1439th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Katandra
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Katandra: Katandra West - approx. 4.8 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Katandra
Thompson Electrical Solar
115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.
Community Solar Statistics - Katandra, 3634
Katandra Demographics
Katandra and the postcode of 3634 has a total population of 1743 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 712 households in Katandra, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1652 per week per household.
About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Katandra is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Katandra, the average household could save 11.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102041 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 2.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Katandra is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Katandra
Bunbartha VIC 3634 is a small town located in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Warby Ranges and Mount Major. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the area.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Bunbartha is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Shading issues can be minimized by careful placement of solar panels, and the town's sunny weather ensures consistent energy production throughout the year.
Investing in solar power in Bunbartha has many benefits, including reducing reliance on fossil fuels, lowering energy bills, and contributing to a more sustainable future. By working with local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate clean, renewable energy.