Solar Power Profile - Merrigum, VIC 3618
More than 174 homes in postcode 3618 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Merrigum.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,481 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,173 kWh per day, or 2,253 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 $394,300.375 per year.
Merrigum and 3618 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 1,869.99 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 15,583,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3618
451st
State Wide
1777th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Merrigum
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merrigum: Thiess Services - approx. 9.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Merrigum, 3618
Merrigum Demographics
Merrigum and the postcode of 3618 has a total population of 606 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 295 households in Merrigum, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1030 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Merrigum is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Merrigum, the average household could save 17.2% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $147828 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 4.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Merrigum is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Merrigum
MERRIGUM is a small town located in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated approximately 20 kilometres west of Shepparton and has a population of just over 400 people. MERRIGUM is known for its peaceful and friendly community, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
One of the main attractions of MERRIGUM is the MERRIGUM Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's rich history. The trail includes a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the MERRIGUM Railway Station and the MERRIGUM War Memorial. Other popular attractions in the area include the Goulburn Valley Wine Region and the nearby Mount Major State Forest.
MERRIGUM is located in an area with high levels of solar irradiation, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panels installed in MERRIGUM can produce high yields due to the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation. Additionally, MERRIGUM's sunny weather and low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar energy production. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses take advantage of the benefits of solar power.