Solar Power Profile - Whorouly, VIC 3735
More than 121 homes in postcode 3735 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whorouly, Bowmans Forest, Whorouly East and Whorouly South.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 854 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,438 kWh per day, or 1,255 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $219,602.25 per year.
Whorouly and 3735 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 1,041.65 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 8,680,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3735
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Solar Power in Whorouly
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whorouly: Whorouly - approx. 3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Whorouly
Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical
50 Thomas Street, 3677For all your solar power and electrical needs.
Community Solar Statistics - Whorouly, 3735
Whorouly Demographics
Whorouly and the postcode of 3735 has a total population of 602 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 293 households in Whorouly, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1531 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whorouly is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Whorouly, the average household could save 11.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $98522 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whorouly is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Whorouly
Bowmans Forest is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Alpine Shire and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Alpine National Park and the Mount Buffalo National Park. The town is known for its scenic beauty and offers a peaceful and serene environment to its residents.
With over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, Bowmans Forest is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 20-30 degrees and facing north. The town is also free from major shading issues, making it a great place for solar installers to set up shop.
Investing in solar energy in Bowmans Forest offers numerous benefits. Not only does it help reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, but it also helps homeowners save money on their energy bills. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, residents can expect high solar yields and significant savings on their electricity costs.