Solar Power Profile - Wattening, WA 6568
More than 38 homes in postcode 6568 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wattening, Bolgart and Wyening.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 218 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,008 kWh per day, or 368 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $64,386 per year.
Wattening and 6568 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 257.6 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 2,146,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6568
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State Wide
2438th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wattening
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattening: Birahlee - approx. 2.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Wattening, 6568
Wattening Demographics
Wattening and the postcode of 6568 has a total population of 167 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 89 households in Wattening, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1728 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wattening is $563/month. By installing solar power in Wattening, the average household could save 25.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $219368 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 1.92% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wattening is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wattening
BOLGART WA 6568 is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. BOLGART offers a range of attractions and features for visitors to enjoy, including the BOLGART Community Park, which features a playground, picnic area, and walking trails.
When it comes to solar power, BOLGART is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the town's flat terrain and lack of shading issues make it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, ensuring maximum solar yields.
For those interested in installing solar energy in BOLGART, there are a range of solar installers available in the area. These solar installers can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and reduce their reliance on traditional fossil fuels. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in BOLGART can not only save money on their energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable future.