Solar Power Profile - Trafalgar, WA 6431
More than 13 homes in postcode 6431 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Trafalgar, Boorara, Brown Hill, Bulong, Emu Flat, Feysville, Kanowna, Kookynie, Kurnalpi, Lakewood, Ora Banda, Plumridge Lakes and Warburton.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 70 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 328 kWh per day, or 120 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $20,951 per year.
Trafalgar and 6431 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 84 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 700,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Trafalgar
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Trafalgar: Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport - approx. 11.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Trafalgar, 6431
Trafalgar Demographics
Trafalgar and the postcode of 6431 has a total population of 549 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 279 households in Trafalgar, with an average of 1.2 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.2 with a median income of 1523 per week per household.
About 4% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Trafalgar is $986/month. By installing solar power in Trafalgar, the average household could save 13.5% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $115980 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 2.02% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Trafalgar is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Trafalgar
Boorara is a small town located in Western Australia, approximately 600km east of Perth. The town is situated in the Goldfields-Esperance region and is known for its beautiful natural scenery and rich history. Visitors can explore the nearby Boorara Railway Station, which was built in the early 1900s and is now a popular tourist attraction. Other notable features of the town include the Boorara Cemetery and the Boorara Dam, which provides water to the surrounding area.
Boorara experiences a hot desert climate, with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The town receives an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Boorara can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy for homes and businesses. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, solar yields in Boorara can be maximised, providing a cost-effective and sustainable source of energy for the town.
The benefits of solar power in Boorara are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is also a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources, providing long-term savings on electricity bills. In addition, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates for solar installations, making it easier and more affordable than ever to switch to solar power in Boorara.