Solar Power Profile - Merbein West, VIC 3505
More than 915 homes in postcode 3505 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Merbein West, Birdwoodton, Cabarita, Merbein, Merbein South, Wargan and Yelta.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,219 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 31,977 kWh per day, or 11,672 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,042,530.875 per year.
Merbein West and 3505 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 9,687.76 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 80,731,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3505
195th
State Wide
916th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Merbein West
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merbein West: Merbein Csiro Research Station - approx. 6.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Merbein West, 3505
Merbein West Demographics
Merbein West and the postcode of 3505 has a total population of 4431 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 1940 households in Merbein West, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1338 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 Merbein West is $1129/month. By installing solar power in Merbein West, the average household could save 16.5% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $141805 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 3.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Merbein West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Merbein West
BIRDWOODTON VIC 3505 is a small town located in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated on the Calder Highway, approximately 15 km south of Mildura. BIRDWOODTON is known for its picturesque landscapes, including the nearby Murray River and the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park.
The town experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. BIRDWOODTON receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in BIRDWOODTON can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.
Installing solar energy in BIRDWOODTON can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy costs and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in BIRDWOODTON can contribute to a more sustainable future for the town and the wider community. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.