Solar Power Profile - Puckapunyal, VIC 3662
More than 8 homes in postcode 3662 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Puckapunyal and Puckapunyal Milpo.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 89 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 354 kWh per day, or 129 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,810.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $22,611.75 per year.
Puckapunyal and 3662 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 107.07 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 892,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3662
682nd
State Wide
2560th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Puckapunyal
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Puckapunyal: Puckapunyal Range Control - approx. 11.4 km
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Puckapunyal Demographics
Puckapunyal and the postcode of 3662 has a total population of 732 people, with a median age of 24 years. There are 276 households in Puckapunyal, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.2 with a median income of 2510 per week per household.
About 2% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Puckapunyal is $1714/month. By installing solar power in Puckapunyal, the average household could save 13.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $117425 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Puckapunyal is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Puckapunyal
PUCKAPUNYAL is a small town located in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 100km north of Melbourne and is known for its military training base which is the largest in the southern hemisphere. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the nearby Mount Disappointment and Mount Macedon, which provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, PUCKAPUNYAL is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in PUCKAPUNYAL, with many homeowners and businesses opting to install solar panels to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
By installing solar panels in PUCKAPUNYAL, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. There are many reputable solar installers in PUCKAPUNYAL who can provide expert advice on the best solar panel angle and orientation for optimal solar yields, as well as any potential shading issues that may need to be addressed.