Solar Power Profile - Narrikup, WA 6326
More than 82 homes in postcode 6326 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Narrikup.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 371 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,403 kWh per day, or 512 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,085.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $89,616.625 per year.
Narrikup and 6326 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 358.4 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 2,986,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6326
266th
State Wide
2301st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Narrikup
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Narrikup: Narrikup West - approx. 3.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Narrikup, 6326
Narrikup Demographics
Narrikup and the postcode of 6326 has a total population of 446 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 240 households in Narrikup, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1602 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Narrikup is $1444/month. By installing solar power in Narrikup, the average household could save 6.27% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $53852 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 1.3% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Narrikup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Narrikup
Narrikup is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, with a population of approximately 700 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range. Visitors to Narrikup can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in these stunning locations.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Narrikup is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Narrikup can take advantage of the area's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.
Investing in solar energy in Narrikup can bring many benefits, including reducing energy costs, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon emissions. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Narrikup can take an active role in promoting renewable energy and reducing their environmental impact.