Solar Power Profile - Port Hedland, WA 6721
More than 190 homes in postcode 6721 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Port Hedland, Indee, Mundabullangana, Pardoo, Redbank, Strelley, Wallareenya and Wedgefield.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 12,947 kWh per day, or 4,726 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $4,343.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $826,989.625 per year.
Port Hedland and 6721 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 3,308.2 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 27,568,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6721
155th
State Wide
1540th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Port Hedland
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Hedland: Port Hedland Airport - approx. 2.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Port Hedland, 6721
Port Hedland Demographics
Port Hedland and the postcode of 6721 has a total population of 3585 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 1932 households in Port Hedland, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 3369 per week per household.
About 16% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Port Hedland is $1812/month. By installing solar power in Port Hedland, the average household could save 19.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $171660 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 2.48% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Port Hedland is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Port Hedland
Indee is a small town located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with a population of around 100 people. The town is situated approximately 1,200 km north of Perth and 165 km south-east of Port Hedland. Indee is surrounded by vast, arid landscapes and is known for its rugged beauty and unique flora and fauna.
Despite its remote location, Indee benefits from abundant sunshine hours, with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, with the potential for high solar yields. Solar installers in Indee can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximise energy production and minimise shading issues.
Installing solar energy systems in Indee can bring a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. As the cost of solar technology continues to fall, more and more households and businesses in Indee are turning to solar power as a viable and sustainable energy source. With its abundant sunshine and remote location, Indee is an ideal location for solar power production and a great place for solar installers to do business.