Solar Power Profile - Greenwoods Valley, WA 6405
More than 52 homes in postcode 6405 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Greenwoods Valley, Meckering, Quelagetting and Warding East.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 266 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,236 kWh per day, or 451 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $78,949.5 per year.
Greenwoods Valley and 6405 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 315.7 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 2,630,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6405
287th
State Wide
2391st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Greenwoods Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Greenwoods Valley: Warradong Farm - approx. 3.5 km
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Greenwoods Valley Demographics
Greenwoods Valley and the postcode of 6405 has a total population of 292 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 172 households in Greenwoods Valley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1273 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Greenwoods Valley is $1042/month. By installing solar power in Greenwoods Valley, the average household could save 12.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105357 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Greenwoods Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Greenwoods Valley
Greenwoods Valley is a small town located in Western Australia, with a population of just over 300 people. Despite its size, the town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush forests and picturesque valleys. The town is also home to a number of local landmarks, including the Greenwoods Valley Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
With an average of over 9 hours of sunshine per day, Greenwoods Valley is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town's sunny climate and relatively low levels of cloud cover make it an attractive destination for solar installers and renewable energy companies. In addition, the town's location in the heart of Western Australia means that it is well positioned to benefit from the state's growing solar industry.
By installing solar panels in Greenwoods Valley, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. This can help to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, lower their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint. In addition, many solar installers offer incentives and rebates to encourage the adoption of solar power, making it an affordable and accessible option for many households and businesses in the town.