Solar Power Profile - Carmel, WA 6076
More than 4905 homes in postcode 6076 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Carmel, Walliston Dc, Bickley, Gooseberry Hill, Hacketts Gully, Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Paulls Valley, Pickering Brook, Piesse Brook, Reservoir and Walliston.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 25,216 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 112,903 kWh per day, or 41,210 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,211,679.125 per year.
Carmel and 6076 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 28,847 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 240,391,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6076
25th
State Wide
221st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Carmel
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carmel: Victoria Dam - approx. 2.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Carmel, 6076
Carmel Demographics
Carmel and the postcode of 6076 has a total population of 20845 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 8598 households in Carmel, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1944 per week per household.
About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Carmel is $2139/month. By installing solar power in Carmel, the average household could save 5.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49185 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 1.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Carmel is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Carmel
Bickley is a suburb located in the Shire of Kalamunda, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Perth and is known for its stunning natural beauty. The town is surrounded by the picturesque Perth Hills and is home to several nature reserves, including the Banyowla Regional Park and the Lesmurdie Falls National Park.
Bickley is an ideal location for solar power production due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Bickley can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and produce renewable energy. Additionally, the lack of shading issues in the area makes it an ideal location for solar power production.
Installing solar energy in Bickley not only benefits the environment but also provides significant cost savings for homeowners and businesses. By producing their own energy, residents can reduce their reliance on the grid and save money on their electricity bills. Solar power is a sustainable and renewable energy source that can help to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. With the help of solar installers in Bickley, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean and renewable energy.