Solar Power Profile - Pegs Creek, WA 6714
More than 1017 homes in postcode 6714 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pegs Creek, Antonymyre, Balla Balla, Baynton, Bulgarra, Burrup, Cleaverville, Cooya Pooya, Gap Ridge, Gnoorea, Karratha, Karratha Industrial Estate, Maitland, Mardie, Millars Well, Mount Anketell, Mulataga, Nickol, Sherlock and Stove Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,580 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,449 kWh per day, or 20,969 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,577 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,669,554.875 per year.
Pegs Creek and 6714 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 14,678.3 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 122,319,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6714
79th
State Wide
679th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Pegs Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pegs Creek: Karratha Town - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Pegs Creek, 6714
Pegs Creek Demographics
Pegs Creek and the postcode of 6714 has a total population of 14151 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 6333 households in Pegs Creek, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 3188 per week per household.
About 25% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pegs Creek is $1972/month. By installing solar power in Pegs Creek, the average household could save 15.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $129897 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 2.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pegs Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Pegs Creek
ANTONYMYRE is a small town located in Western Australia, with a population of approximately 200 people. The town is situated in the Pilbara region, known for its vast mineral deposits and stunning landscapes. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Hamersley Range and the Chichester Range, which provide a beautiful backdrop to the town.
ANTONYMYRE enjoys a hot and arid climate, with an average daily temperature of around 35°C. The town receives over 300 days of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With its high solar irradiance levels and minimal shading issues, ANTONYMYRE is the perfect place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in ANTONYMYRE can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid.
There are several solar installers operating in the ANTONYMYRE area, who can help residents and businesses to design and install solar power systems. These systems can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, taking into account factors such as energy usage, roof orientation, and shading issues. By working with a reputable solar installer, customers can ensure that their solar power system is optimised for maximum energy yield and long-term performance.