Solar Power Profile - Clarkson, WA 6030
More than 9026 homes in postcode 6030 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Clarkson, Merriwa, Mindarie, Quinns Rocks, Ridgewood and Tamala Park.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 40,728 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 189,145 kWh per day, or 69,038 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $12,081,636.875 per year.
Clarkson and 6030 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 48,326.6 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 402,721,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6030
14th
State Wide
92nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Clarkson
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Clarkson: Tamala Park (mindarie) - approx. 2.6 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Clarkson
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Clarkson, 6030
Clarkson Demographics
Clarkson and the postcode of 6030 has a total population of 37837 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 15426 households in Clarkson, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1825 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Clarkson is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Clarkson, the average household could save 6.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $53366 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 1.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Clarkson is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Clarkson
Clarkson is a suburb located in the northern part of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 34 kilometers from the Perth CBD and is part of the City of Wanneroo. The suburb is known for its beautiful beaches, parks, and nature reserves, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Some of the attractions in the area include the Mindarie Marina, Burns Beach, and Yellagonga Regional Park.
Clarkson is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power installations. The optimal angle for solar panels in Clarkson is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading from trees or other buildings can affect the performance of solar panels. Despite this, the high levels of sunshine in the area make it an attractive location for solar power installations.
Installing solar panels in Clarkson can bring many benefits. Not only can it help reduce your electricity bills, but it can also help reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. There are many solar installers in the area that can help you with the installation process, ensuring that your solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently. By harnessing the power of the sun, you can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in Clarkson and contribute to the growth of renewable energy in the area.