Solar Power Profile - Port Welshpool, VIC 3965
More than 73 homes in postcode 3965 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Port Welshpool.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 416 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,457 kWh per day, or 532 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $93,065.875 per year.
Port Welshpool and 3965 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 441.56 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 3,679,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3965
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Solar Power in Port Welshpool
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Welshpool: Welshpool - approx. 5.4 km
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Port Welshpool Demographics
Port Welshpool and the postcode of 3965 has a total population of 179 people, with a median age of 62 years. There are 234 households in Port Welshpool, with an average of 0.6 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.8 with a median income of 909 per week per household.
About 38% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Port Welshpool is $888/month. By installing solar power in Port Welshpool, the average household could save 11.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $103023 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 2.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Port Welshpool is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Port Welshpool
Port Welshpool is a small town located in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the eastern shore of Corner Inlet, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The town is known for its historic Long Jetty, which is one of the longest jetties in Victoria, stretching out over 900 metres into the inlet. Other attractions include the Welshpool and District Historical Museum, which showcases the town's rich maritime history, and the Great Southern Rail Trail, which is a popular cycling and walking track that passes through the town.
Port Welshpool enjoys a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The town receives an average of 2,100 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Port Welshpool can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to achieve maximum solar yields. However, potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy systems in Port Welshpool can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, and reducing carbon emissions. With the town's abundant sunshine and growing interest in renewable energy, Port Welshpool is an ideal location for homeowners and businesses to invest in solar power.