Solar Power Profile - Beacon, WA 6472
More than 34 homes in postcode 6472 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Beacon, Bimbijy, Cleary, Karroun Hill, Mouroubra, Remlap and Tampu.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 259 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,232 kWh per day, or 450 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $78,694 per year.
Beacon and 6472 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 315 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 2,625,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6472
289th
State Wide
2399th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Beacon
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Beacon: Beacon - approx. 694 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Beacon, 6472
Beacon Demographics
Beacon and the postcode of 6472 has a total population of 134 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 86 households in Beacon, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1656 per week per household.
About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Beacon is $650/month. By installing solar power in Beacon, the average household could save 29.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $253342 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 2.67% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Beacon is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Beacon
Beacon is a small town located in Western Australia, specifically in the Shire of Mount Marshall. It is situated approximately 300 kilometres east of Perth and 40 kilometres north of Bencubbin. The town's main features include a general store, a post office, and a primary school. Beacon also boasts several attractions such as the Beacon Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a self-guided tour of the town's historical sites, and the Beacon Solar Farm, which produces renewable energy for the area.
Beacon experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Beacon can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as minimal shading issues, to maximize solar yields. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, installing solar panels in Beacon can not only benefit individual households but also contribute to the town's overall sustainability.
By harnessing the power of the sun, Beacon can reduce its reliance on non-renewable energy sources and decrease its carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can provide long-term cost savings for households and businesses alike. With the support of local government and solar installers, Beacon can continue to lead the way in sustainable energy production and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.