Solar Power Profile - Mount Hooghly, VIC 3472
More than 422 homes in postcode 3472 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Hooghly, Bet Bet, Betley, Bromley, Dunluce, Dunolly, Eddington, Goldsborough, Inkerman, Mcintyre and Moliagul.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,897 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,636 kWh per day, or 2,787 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $487,749.5 per year.
Mount Hooghly and 3472 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 2,313.21 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 19,276,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3472
407th
State Wide
1659th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Hooghly
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Hooghly: Dunolly - approx. 7.7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount Hooghly
Mark Edmondson Electrical Services
Craigie, 3465Quality electrical solutions for homes and businesses
McNabb Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Maryborough, 3465Power your home with the sun's energy
Community Solar Statistics - Mount Hooghly, 3472
Mount Hooghly Demographics
Mount Hooghly and the postcode of 3472 has a total population of 1335 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 825 households in Mount Hooghly, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 777 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Hooghly is $808/month. By installing solar power in Mount Hooghly, the average household could save 11.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $101901 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 2.85% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Hooghly is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Hooghly
Bet Bet is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Loddon Shire and has a population of around 200 people. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
One of the main attractions of Bet Bet is the beautiful natural scenery that surrounds the town. The area is home to several local mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees and the Great Dividing Range. These mountain ranges not only provide stunning views but also offer potential for solar power production. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, solar installers in Bet Bet can take advantage of the abundant sunshine hours to produce renewable energy.
Bet Bet's sunny weather and high levels of solar radiation make it an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, which is more than enough to produce significant amounts of solar energy. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. By installing solar panels in Bet Bet, residents and businesses can not only save money on their energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable future.