Solar Power Profile - Mernda, VIC 3754
More than 6723 homes in postcode 3754 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mernda and Doreen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 40,067 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 141,227 kWh per day, or 51,548 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,020,874.625 per year.
Mernda and 3754 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 42,784.84 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 356,540,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3754
13th
State Wide
117th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mernda
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mernda: Yan Yean - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mernda, 3754
Mernda Demographics
Mernda and the postcode of 3754 has a total population of 49036 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 16979 households in Mernda, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2086 per week per household.
About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mernda is $1962/month. By installing solar power in Mernda, the average household could save 5.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $48960 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 1.24% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mernda is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mernda
DOREEN VIC 3754 is a charming town located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. The town is known for its serene environment, lush greenery, and picturesque landscapes. DOREEN is an ideal location for solar power installation due to its high solar irradiance, with an average of 5.5 peak sun hours per day. The town's location also makes it an excellent spot for solar power production, as it is situated in a region with minimal shading issues.
DOREEN has a range of attractions and features that make it an ideal place to visit and live. The town is home to several parks and reserves, including Plenty Gorge Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The town also has several shopping centers, cafes, and restaurants, making it a vibrant and bustling community.
With its high solar irradiance, DOREEN is an excellent location for solar power installation. Solar power is a renewable energy source that provides numerous benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy bills, and increasing property value. Solar installers in DOREEN can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's high solar irradiance by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.