Solar Power Profile - Kongwak, VIC 3951
More than 230 homes in postcode 3951 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kongwak, Arawata, Fairbank, Jumbunna, Kardella, Moyarra, Outtrim and Ranceby.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,462 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,118 kWh per day, or 1,868 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 $326,912.25 per year.
Kongwak and 3951 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 1,550.44 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 12,920,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3951
452nd
State Wide
1784th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Kongwak
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kongwak: Outtrim - approx. 6.7 km
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Kongwak Demographics
Kongwak and the postcode of 3951 has a total population of 930 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 437 households in Kongwak, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1565 per week per household.
About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kongwak is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Kongwak, 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 1.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kongwak is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kongwak
ARAWATA VIC 3951 is a small town located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Strzelecki Ranges and the Great Dividing Range. ARAWATA is known for its stunning natural beauty, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and fishing.
When it comes to solar power, ARAWATA is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. With the help of solar installers in ARAWATA, residents and businesses can take advantage of this abundant natural resource to power their homes and buildings with renewable energy. Additionally, the optimal solar panel angle and orientation can be easily achieved in the area, maximizing solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems in ARAWATA, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. With the support of local solar installers, ARAWATA can become a leader in sustainable energy and set an example for other communities to follow.