Solar Power Profile - Harris River, WA 6225
More than 1938 homes in postcode 6225 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Harris River, Allanson, Bowelling, Buckingham, Cardiff, Collie, Collie Burn, Lyalls Mill, Mcalinden, Muja, Mumballup, Mungalup, Noggerup, Palmer, Preston Settlement, Shotts, Worsley and Yourdamung Lake.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,080 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,924 kWh per day, or 14,207 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,486,270.5 per year.
Harris River and 6225 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 9,944.9 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 82,874,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Harris River
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Harris River: Collie - approx. 10.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Harris River, 6225
Harris River Demographics
Harris River and the postcode of 6225 has a total population of 8130 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 4010 households in Harris River, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1240 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Harris River is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Harris River, the average household could save 8.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $70373 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 1.98% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Harris River is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Harris River
Allanson is a small town located in the Shire of Collie, Western Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Collie River, surrounded by picturesque hills and valleys. One of the main attractions of Allanson is the beautiful Wellington National Park, which is home to several hiking trails, picnic areas, and camping sites. The park is also home to the stunning Wellington Dam, which is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Allanson enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Allanson can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Allanson has several benefits. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Allanson can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and become more self-sufficient. Additionally, the Australian government offers several incentives and rebates for solar installations, making it an affordable option for many.