Solar Power Profile - Leonora, WA 6438
More than 69 homes in postcode 6438 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Leonora and Lake Darlot.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 562 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,732 kWh per day, or 997 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,555 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $174,506.5 per year.
Leonora and 6438 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 697.9 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 5,815,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6438
238th
State Wide
2160th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Leonora
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Leonora: Leonora - approx. 337 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Leonora, 6438
Leonora Demographics
Leonora and the postcode of 6438 has a total population of 461 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 372 households in Leonora, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1446 per week per household.
About 23% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Leonora is $714/month. By installing solar power in Leonora, the average household could save 29.82% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $256260 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 3.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Leonora is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Leonora
Located in Western Australia, Lake Darlot is a small town with a population of just over 100 people. The town is situated in the Goldfields-Esperance region and is surrounded by vast open spaces and stunning natural beauty. One of the main attractions of the town is the Lake Darlot Nature Reserve, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Lake Darlot is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills for residents of Lake Darlot. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine by installing high-quality solar panels.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Lake Darlot can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on their energy bills. Solar power is a smart investment that can provide long-term benefits for both the environment and the local economy. With the help of solar installers, homeowners and businesses in Lake Darlot can take advantage of the town's sunny weather to produce their own clean and renewable energy.