Solar Power Profile - Hyden, WA 6359
More than 66 homes in postcode 6359 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hyden, Forrestania and Little Italy.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 494 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,223 kWh per day, or 811 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $141,994.125 per year.
Hyden and 6359 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 567.7 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 4,730,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6359
245th
State Wide
2204th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hyden
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hyden: Hyden - approx. 3.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hyden, 6359
Hyden Demographics
Hyden and the postcode of 6359 has a total population of 308 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 176 households in Hyden, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1398 per week per household.
About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hyden is $1035/month. By installing solar power in Hyden, the average household could save 17.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $150265 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 2.99% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hyden is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hyden
Forrestania is a small town located in Western Australia, with a population of just over 100 people. Despite its size, Forrestania is home to a number of unique features and attractions, including the Forrestania Gold Mine, which is one of the largest gold mines in the state. Other notable landmarks include the Forrestania Airport and the nearby Lake Cowan.
Forrestania is known for its warm, dry climate, with an average of over 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power installations, with solar panels able to generate high yields throughout the year. Solar installers in Forrestania can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as its lack of shading issues, to produce renewable energy that is both efficient and cost-effective.
With its sunny weather and ideal location, Forrestania is the perfect place to invest in solar power. By installing solar panels in Forrestania, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate clean, renewable energy. This not only helps to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, but can also provide significant cost savings on energy bills over time. Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, there has never been a better time to explore the benefits of solar power in Forrestania.