Solar Power Profile - Taradale, VIC 3447
More than 148 homes in postcode 3447 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Taradale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 766 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,972 kWh per day, or 1,085 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 $189,836.5 per year.
Taradale and 3447 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 900.55 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 7,504,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3447
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State Wide
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Australia Wide
Solar Power in Taradale
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Taradale: Malmsbury Reservoir - approx. 5.7 km
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Taradale Demographics
Taradale and the postcode of 3447 has a total population of 482 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 231 households in Taradale, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1468 per week per household.
About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Taradale is $1534/month. By installing solar power in Taradale, the average household could save 6.94% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $59638 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 1.67% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Taradale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Taradale
Taradale is a small town located in Victoria, Australia, with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, Taradale offers a range of attractions and features that make it an ideal place to visit or live.
One of the most notable attractions in Taradale is the Taradale Viaduct, a historic railway bridge that was built in the 1860s. Other popular attractions include the Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve, which features a mineral spring that is believed to have therapeutic properties, and the Taradale Observatory, which offers stargazing opportunities.
With its location in Victoria, Taradale enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Taradale can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the lack of shading issues in the area means that solar panels can operate at peak efficiency. By installing solar energy systems in Taradale, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable future.