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Solar Power Profile - Porongurup, WA 6324

More than 522 homes in postcode 6324 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Porongurup, Denbarker, Forest Hill, Mount Barker, Perillup, South Stirling, Takalarup and Woogenellup.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,823 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,891 kWh per day, or 3,975 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 $695,662.625 per year.

Porongurup and 6324 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 2,782.5 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 23,187,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 6324

148th

State Wide

1449th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Porongurup

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Porongurup: Porongurups - approx. 136 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Porongurup

Albany Solar

40 Sanford Road, 6330

Powering your home and business with renewable energy

Solargain Great Southern

3B Strickland Street, 6333

Power your home with the sun's energy

T J Matthews

477 Ocean Beach Road, 6333

Power your future with solar energy

Power 4 All Electrical

17 Merrifield Street, 6330

Empowering homes with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Porongurup, 6324

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Porongurup Demographics

Porongurup and the postcode of 6324 has a total population of 3179 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 1643 households in Porongurup, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1191 per week per household.

About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Porongurup is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Porongurup, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73891 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 2.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Porongurup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Porongurup

DENBARKER WA 6324 is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Stirling Range National Park, which is home to some of the highest peaks in Western Australia. Visitors to the town can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the national park, as well as exploring the local wineries and farms.

The town of DENBARKER WA 6324 enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The area receives an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in DENBARKER WA 6324 can take advantage of the high levels of sunshine to produce renewable energy for homes and businesses in the area.

Installing solar panels in DENBARKER WA 6324 can provide a range of benefits, including reducing energy bills, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and reducing carbon emissions. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields, and shading issues can be mitigated through careful placement of panels. Overall, DENBARKER WA 6324 is an excellent location for solar power, and residents and businesses in the area should consider installing solar panels to take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy.

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