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Solar Power Profile - Knockwood, VIC 3723

More than 788 homes in postcode 3723 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Knockwood, Archerton, Barjarg, Boorolite, Bridge Creek, Delatite, Enochs Point, Gaffneys Creek, Goughs Bay, Howes Creek, Howqua, Howqua Hills, Howqua Inlet, Jamieson, Kevington, Macs Cove, Maindample, Matlock, Merrijig, Mount Buller, Mountain Bay, Nillahcootie, Piries, Sawmill Settlement, Tolmie and Woods Point.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,958 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,947 kWh per day, or 6,551 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,146,364.625 per year.

Knockwood and 3723 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 5,437.33 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 45,311,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3723

253rd

State Wide

1128th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Knockwood

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Knockwood: Woods Point - approx. 15.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Knockwood

Sunny Boy Electrical Services

Eildon, 3713

Powering your future with solar energy

G and H Electrics

Mansfield, 3722

Powering your future with sustainable solutions

Lovick Electrics

Mansfield, 3722

Empowering homes with sustainable solar energy

Mansfield Pump Shop & Electical

122 High Street, 3722

Powering your life with sustainable solutions.

Community Solar Statistics - Knockwood, 3723

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Knockwood Demographics

Knockwood and the postcode of 3723 has a total population of 2730 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 2717 households in Knockwood, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1293 per week per household.

About 37% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Knockwood is $1328/month. By installing solar power in Knockwood, the average household could save 9.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79222 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 2.19% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Knockwood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Knockwood

ARCHERTON VIC 3723 is a small town located in the beautiful Alpine Shire region of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges such as the Mount Buffalo and the Mount Hotham, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and camping.

The town enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in ARCHERTON can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.

Installing solar energy in ARCHERTON can bring numerous benefits to the town. It can help reduce the town's carbon footprint, lower energy bills for residents, and create local jobs in the solar industry. With the town's commitment to renewable energy, solar power is a great investment for homeowners and businesses alike.

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