Solar Power Profile - Ocean Grange, VIC 3880
More than 963 homes in postcode 3880 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ocean Grange, Boole Poole, Paynesville and Raymond Island.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,793 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,464 kWh per day, or 6,374 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 $1,115,513 per year.
Ocean Grange and 3880 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 5,290.42 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 44,086,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3880
259th
State Wide
1153rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ocean Grange
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ocean Grange: Rotamah Island - approx. 4.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Ocean Grange, 3880
Ocean Grange Demographics
Ocean Grange and the postcode of 3880 has a total population of 3862 people, with a median age of 63 years. There are 2698 households in Ocean Grange, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 973 per week per household.
About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ocean Grange is $1200/month. By installing solar power in Ocean Grange, the average household could save 7.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68614 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 2.27% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ocean Grange is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ocean Grange
Located in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, BOOLE POOLE VIC 3880 is a small coastal town that boasts a variety of natural attractions and features. The town is situated on the edge of the Croajingolong National Park, which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park's pristine beaches, rugged coastline, and ancient forests, or take a hike up one of the nearby mountain ranges such as Mount Everard or Mount Nadgee.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, BOOLE POOLE VIC 3880 is an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year, which is more than enough to power a home or business with solar panels. Solar installers in BOOLE POOLE VIC 3880 can help residents and businesses take advantage of this abundant solar resource by designing and installing custom solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs.
By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in BOOLE POOLE VIC 3880 can enjoy a range of benefits. Solar energy is clean, renewable, and sustainable, and can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It can also help to lower energy bills and provide a reliable source of electricity, even during power outages or grid failures. In addition, solar power systems require very little maintenance and can last for up to 25 years or more, making them a smart and cost-effective investment for the future.