Solar Power Profile - Dampier Peninsula, WA 6725
More than 665 homes in postcode 6725 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Dampier Peninsula, Bilingurr, Broome, Djugun, Eighty Mile Beach, Gingerah, Lagrange, Minyirr, Roebuck and Waterbank.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,953 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 47,337 kWh per day, or 17,278 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $4,535.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,023,650.875 per year.
Dampier Peninsula and 6725 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 12,094.6 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 100,788,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6725
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State Wide
794th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Dampier Peninsula
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dampier Peninsula: Beagle Bay - approx. 10.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Dampier Peninsula, 6725
Dampier Peninsula Demographics
Dampier Peninsula and the postcode of 6725 has a total population of 9637 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 3986 households in Dampier Peninsula, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2040 per week per household.
About 33% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Dampier Peninsula is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Dampier Peninsula, the average household could save 17.44% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $149871 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 4.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Dampier Peninsula is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Dampier Peninsula
BILINGURR WA 6725 is a small town located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is situated on the coast, with stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a variety of beautiful beaches to explore. The town is also home to a number of local landmarks, including the Broome Bird Observatory and the Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, BILINGURR is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While there may be some shading issues to consider, overall the weather in BILINGURR is perfect for those looking to invest in renewable energy sources.
By installing solar energy systems in BILINGURR, residents and businesses can not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also save money on their energy bills. With the increasing popularity of solar power, there are a number of local solar installers available to help guide customers through the process of switching to solar energy.