Solar Power Profile - Berkshire Valley, WA 6510
More than 356 homes in postcode 6510 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Berkshire Valley, Barberton, Gillingarra, Koojan, Moora and Walebing.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,168 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,224 kWh per day, or 3,732 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $653,058 per year.
Berkshire Valley and 6510 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 2,612.4 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 21,770,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6510
160th
State Wide
1579th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Berkshire Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Berkshire Valley: Berkshire Valley - approx. 3.7 km
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Berkshire Valley Demographics
Berkshire Valley and the postcode of 6510 has a total population of 1579 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 866 households in Berkshire Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1459 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Berkshire Valley is $1033/month. By installing solar power in Berkshire Valley, the average household could save 14.94% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $128415 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 2.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Berkshire Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Berkshire Valley
Barberton WA 6510 is a small town located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 100km east of Geraldton and 500km north of Perth. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Murchison River and the Mount Magnet Range. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the area.
Barberton has a sunny and warm climate, with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle of 28 degrees facing north to maximise energy production. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it is important to work with experienced solar installers who can assess the site and design a system that will work best for your needs.
By installing solar energy systems in Barberton, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own clean and renewable energy. This can help to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their energy bills. In addition, the Western Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates for solar power installations, making it an affordable and attractive option for those looking to make the switch to renewable energy.