Solar Power Profile - Upton Hill, VIC 3664
More than 322 homes in postcode 3664 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upton Hill and Avenel.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,000 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,051 kWh per day, or 2,939 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $514,257.625 per year.
Upton Hill and 3664 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 2,439.37 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 20,328,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3664
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Upton Hill
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upton Hill: Longwood - approx. 9.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Upton Hill, 3664
Upton Hill Demographics
Upton Hill and the postcode of 3664 has a total population of 1097 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 543 households in Upton Hill, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1418 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upton Hill is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Upton Hill, the average household could save 8.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76237 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 2.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upton Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upton Hill
Located in the state of Victoria, Avenel is a charming town that offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle. The town is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including the Strathbogie Ranges and the Goulburn River. Avenel is a great place to visit if you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some time in nature.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Avenel is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather makes it a great place to install solar panels, which can help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills. Solar installers in Avenel can help you determine the optimal angle and orientation for your solar panels, taking into account any potential shading issues that may affect your solar yields.
By producing solar power in Avenel, you can help reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that doesn't produce any greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. With the help of solar installers in Avenel, you can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and start producing your own clean, green energy.