Solar Power Profile - Burswood, WA 6100
More than 1601 homes in postcode 6100 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Burswood, Lathlain and Victoria Park.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,337 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 42,918 kWh per day, or 15,665 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,741,387.25 per year.
Burswood and 6100 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 10,965.5 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 91,379,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Burswood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Burswood: Perth Regional Office - approx. 2.7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Burswood
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Burswood, 6100
Burswood Demographics
Burswood and the postcode of 6100 has a total population of 14568 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 7893 households in Burswood, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1896 per week per household.
About 43% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Burswood is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Burswood, the average household could save 7.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61752 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 1.75% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Burswood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Burswood
Burswood is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia, located just 3 kilometers southeast of the city center. It is known for its world-class entertainment complex, the Crown Perth, which features a casino, hotels, restaurants, and a theater. Burswood also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, including the Burswood Park and the Goongoongup Bridge.
With its location in Western Australia, Burswood enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The suburb receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Burswood can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should also be considered to ensure the best solar performance.
Installing solar energy in Burswood not only helps reduce electricity bills but also promotes renewable energy. By harnessing the power of the sun, households and businesses in Burswood can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Moreover, the Australian government offers incentives for solar power installations, making it more affordable for homeowners and businesses to switch to solar energy. Solar power is indeed a viable and sustainable solution for Burswood's energy needs.