Solar Power Profile - The Sisters, VIC 3265
More than 403 homes in postcode 3265 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Sisters, Boorcan, Cudgee, Dixie, Ecklin South, Ellerslie, Framlingham, Framlingham East, Garvoc, Glenormiston, Glenormiston North, Glenormiston South, Kolora, Laang, Noorat, Noorat East, Panmure and Taroon.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,888 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,461 kWh per day, or 6,373 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,746.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,115,321.375 per year.
The Sisters and 3265 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 5,289.59 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 44,079,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3265
254th
State Wide
1138th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Sisters
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Sisters: Ellerslie Post Office - approx. 9.7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing The Sisters
Leahy's Electrical Services
6 Scott Street, 3280Powering Southwest Victoria with Quality Electrical Solutions
Community Solar Statistics - The Sisters, 3265
The Sisters Demographics
The Sisters and the postcode of 3265 has a total population of 2601 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 1094 households in The Sisters, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1772 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Sisters is $1343/month. By installing solar power in The Sisters, the average household could save 17.04% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $146457 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 2.98% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Sisters is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Sisters
Boorcan is a small town located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Situated approximately 200 kilometers west of Melbourne, Boorcan is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it a perfect place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Grampians and the Otways, which provide a stunning backdrop to the town.
Boorcan enjoys a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Boorcan can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields, and shading issues can be addressed to ensure maximum efficiency.
Solar power offers numerous benefits to the residents of Boorcan. By producing their own energy, residents can reduce their reliance on the grid and save money on their electricity bills. Solar power is also a clean and renewable source of energy, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Boorcan can take advantage of these benefits and contribute to a more sustainable future.