Solar Power Profile - Gibson, WA 6448
More than 15 homes in postcode 6448 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gibson.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 90 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 369 kWh per day, or 135 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $23,569.875 per year.
Gibson and 6448 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 94.5 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 787,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6448
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Gibson
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gibson: Jilliby - approx. 6.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Gibson, 6448
Gibson Demographics
Gibson and the postcode of 6448 has a total population of 308 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 137 households in Gibson, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1542 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gibson is $1149/month. By installing solar power in Gibson, the average household could save 11.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99526 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 1.99% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gibson is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gibson
GIBSON WA 6448 is a small town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The town is situated approximately 800km east of Perth and 200km north of Kalgoorlie. GIBSON is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the nearby Kennedy Ranges providing a picturesque backdrop for the town.
One of the main attractions in GIBSON is the Kennedy Range National Park, which is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park's many walking trails, take in the stunning views from the top of the range, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Other popular attractions in the area include the nearby towns of Gascoyne Junction and Carnarvon.
GIBSON is an ideal location for solar power, with an average of over 10 hours of sunshine per day. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the lack of shading issues in the area means that solar panels can be installed without any significant loss of efficiency. By installing solar energy systems in GIBSON, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable future.