Solar Power Profile - Ruffy, VIC 3666
More than 1196 homes in postcode 3666 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ruffy, Balmattum, Creighton, Creightons Creek, Euroa, Gooram, Kelvin View, Kithbrook, Longwood East, Miepoll, Moglonemby, Molka, Pranjip, Riggs Creek, Sheans Creek, Strathbogie and Tarcombe.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,896 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 27,428 kWh per day, or 10,011 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 $1,751,963.5 per year.
Ruffy and 3666 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 8,309.13 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 69,242,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3666
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State Wide
949th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ruffy
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ruffy: Baronga (creighton's Creek) - approx. 3.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Ruffy, 3666
Ruffy Demographics
Ruffy and the postcode of 3666 has a total population of 4562 people, with a median age of 54 years. There are 2522 households in Ruffy, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1153 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ruffy is $1200/month. By installing solar power in Ruffy, the average household could save 10.2% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $87673 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ruffy is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ruffy
BALMATTUM is a small town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the beautiful Ovens Valley and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges such as the Warby Range, the Mount Buffalo Range and the Alpine National Park. Visitors to BALMATTUM can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and cycling. The town also has a number of local attractions including the historic Balmattum Hill Homestead and the Balmattum Country Market.
BALMATTUM enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in BALMATTUM can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be considered when installing solar panels in the town.
The benefits of solar power in BALMATTUM are numerous. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Installing solar panels can also help to reduce energy bills and provide a reliable source of electricity. By choosing solar power, residents of BALMATTUM can help to create a more sustainable future for themselves and for future generations.