Solar Power Profile - Thoona, VIC 3726
More than 107 homes in postcode 3726 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thoona, Bungeet, Bungeet West and Devenish.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 528 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,174 kWh per day, or 794 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 $138,864.25 per year.
Thoona and 3726 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 659.02 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 5,491,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3726
571st
State Wide
2178th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Thoona
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thoona: Highlands - approx. 9 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Thoona
Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical
50 Thomas Street, 3677For all your solar power and electrical needs.
Thompson Electrical Solar
115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.
Community Solar Statistics - Thoona, 3726
Thoona Demographics
Thoona and the postcode of 3726 has a total population of 373 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 189 households in Thoona, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1112 per week per household.
About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Thoona is $953/month. By installing solar power in Thoona, the average household could save 11.17% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $95997 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 2.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thoona is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Thoona
BUNGEET VIC 3726 is a small town located in the north-eastern part of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. BUNGEET is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Warby Range, Mount Buffalo, and the Alpine National Park. These mountain ranges offer breathtaking views and are a popular destination for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
BUNGEET has a sunny climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. The town has a moderate temperature throughout the year, with summer temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C and winter temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C. The sunny climate and moderate temperature make BUNGEET an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in BUNGEET can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.
Installing solar energy in BUNGEET has many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By installing solar panels, homeowners and businesses in BUNGEET can save money on their electricity bills and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. Solar power is also a reliable source of energy that can provide electricity during power outages and emergencies. With its sunny climate and natural beauty, BUNGEET is an ideal location for solar power production and installation.