Solar Power Profile - Officer, VIC 3809
More than 2929 homes in postcode 3809 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Officer and Officer South.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 19,606 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 67,707 kWh per day, or 24,713 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,324,784.625 per year.
Officer and 3809 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 20,511.79 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 170,931,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3809
41st
State Wide
311st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Officer
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Officer: Berwick (buchanan Road) - approx. 6.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Officer, 3809
Officer Demographics
Officer and the postcode of 3809 has a total population of 19066 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 6820 households in Officer, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2123 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 Officer is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Officer, the average household could save 6.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $52604 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 1.33% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Officer is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Officer
OFFICER VIC 3809 is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the Shire of Cardinia, about 47 km southeast of Melbourne's central business district. OFFICER is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, including the popular Puffing Billy Railway, which offers scenic rides through the Dandenong Ranges.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar irradiation, OFFICER is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place for solar installers to set up shop. Solar panels in OFFICER should be installed facing north and tilted at an angle of between 25 and 30 degrees to maximise solar yields. Potential shading issues should also be taken into account when designing solar systems in the area.
By investing in solar power in OFFICER, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, as well as lower carbon emissions. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. With the help of local solar installers, OFFICER can continue to lead the way in sustainable energy and help to create a brighter future for generations to come.