Solar Power Profile - Hester, WA 6255
More than 924 homes in postcode 6255 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hester, Benjinup, Bridgetown, Catterick, Hester Brook, Kangaroo Gully and Winnejup.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,682 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,289 kWh per day, or 7,040 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 $1,232,084.875 per year.
Hester and 6255 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 4,928 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 41,066,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6255
125th
State Wide
1175th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hester
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hester: Bridgetown - approx. 5.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hester, 6255
Hester Demographics
Hester and the postcode of 6255 has a total population of 3904 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 2098 households in Hester, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1208 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hester is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Hester, the average household could save 7.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64039 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 2.14% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hester is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hester
BENJINUP WA 6255 is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range. Visitors to the area can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the many wineries and vineyards in the region.
With over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, BENJINUP is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Solar panel installers in BENJINUP can take advantage of the area's high solar yield by optimizing panel angle and orientation to maximize energy production.
Installing solar panels in BENJINUP can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy costs, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon emissions. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help to mitigate the effects of climate change. By choosing to install solar panels in BENJINUP, residents and businesses can take an important step towards a more sustainable future.