Solar Power Profile - Cowalellup, WA 6336
More than 55 homes in postcode 6336 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cowalellup, Mills Lake, Mindarabin, Needilup, Ongerup and Toompup.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 286 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,156 kWh per day, or 422 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 $73,839.5 per year.
Cowalellup and 6336 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 295.4 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 2,461,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6336
280th
State Wide
2372nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cowalellup
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cowalellup: Nalyerlup - approx. 14.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Cowalellup, 6336
Cowalellup Demographics
Cowalellup and the postcode of 6336 has a total population of 289 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 204 households in Cowalellup, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1369 per week per household.
About 38% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cowalellup is $395/month. By installing solar power in Cowalellup, the average household could save 28.3% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $243187 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 1.88% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cowalellup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cowalellup
COWALELLUP WA 6336 is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Stirling Range National Park, which boasts some of the highest peaks in Western Australia. Visitors to the area can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and camping in the national park.
With its location in Western Australia, COWALELLUP enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's high solar yields and optimal solar panel angle and orientation to produce renewable energy for the local community. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels in the area.
Investing in solar power in COWALELLUP can bring a range of benefits, including reducing energy bills, decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, and contributing to a more sustainable future. By working with experienced solar installers in the area, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's sunny climate to produce clean, renewable energy.