Solar Power Profile - Wickham, WA 6720
More than 36 homes in postcode 6720 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wickham, Cossack and Point Samson.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 569 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,115 kWh per day, or 1,137 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $5,557.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $198,970.625 per year.
Wickham and 6720 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 795.9 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 6,632,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6720
237th
State Wide
2156th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wickham
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wickham: Wickham - approx. 484 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Wickham, 6720
Wickham Demographics
Wickham and the postcode of 6720 has a total population of 1750 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 888 households in Wickham, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 3290 per week per household.
About 9% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wickham is $1376/month. By installing solar power in Wickham, the average household could save 33.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $289214 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 3.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wickham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wickham
COSSACK WA 6720 is a small town located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The town is situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean and is known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. One of the main attractions in COSSACK is the historic townsite, which has been preserved to showcase the architecture and lifestyle of the early settlers. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating in the clear blue waters of the ocean.
COSSACK WA 6720 is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in COSSACK can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. While there may be some shading issues in certain areas, overall the town has excellent potential for producing solar energy.
By installing solar energy systems in COSSACK, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that helps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. With the abundance of sunshine in COSSACK, it makes sense for the town to embrace solar power and become a leader in renewable energy in the Pilbara region.