Solar Power Profile - Mount Tassie, VIC 3844
More than 4052 homes in postcode 3844 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Tassie, Blackwarry, Callignee, Callignee North, Callignee South, Carrajung, Carrajung Lower, Carrajung South, Flynn, Flynns Creek, Koornalla, Loy Yang, Traralgon, Traralgon East, Traralgon South, Tyers and Willung South.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 25,298 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 85,554 kWh per day, or 31,227 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 $5,464,761.75 per year.
Mount Tassie and 3844 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 25,918.41 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 215,986,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3844
26th
State Wide
220th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Tassie
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Tassie: Taylors Rd Quarry - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Tassie, 3844
Mount Tassie Demographics
Mount Tassie and the postcode of 3844 has a total population of 28678 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 13143 households in Mount Tassie, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1551 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Tassie is $1324/month. By installing solar power in Mount Tassie, the average household could save 8.44% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72552 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 1.66% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Tassie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Tassie
Blackwarry is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Gippsland region and is known for its beautiful natural scenery. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and is home to several parks and reserves, including the Blackwarry Reserve and the Tarra-Bulga National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking in these areas.
Blackwarry enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed at the optimal angle and orientation can produce high yields of renewable energy, reducing the town's reliance on fossil fuels. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses take advantage of the benefits of solar power.
Installing solar energy systems in Blackwarry can provide numerous benefits, including lower energy bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. With the town's abundant sunshine and natural beauty, it is an ideal location for harnessing the power of the sun. By working with local solar power experts, residents and businesses can take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy.