Solar Power Profile - Winchester, WA 6517
More than 93 homes in postcode 6517 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Winchester and Carnamah.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 541 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,591 kWh per day, or 946 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $165,500.125 per year.
Winchester and 6517 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 662.2 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 5,518,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6517
241st
State Wide
2170th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Winchester
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Winchester: Coorow - approx. 13.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Winchester, 6517
Winchester Demographics
Winchester and the postcode of 6517 has a total population of 328 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 195 households in Winchester, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 1350 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Winchester is $867/month. By installing solar power in Winchester, the average household could save 17.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $147726 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 2.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Winchester is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Winchester
CARNAMAH WA 6517 is a small town located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town is situated approximately 300km north of Perth and is known for its rich agricultural history and stunning natural landscapes. CARNAMAH is home to several attractions and features, including the CARNAMAH MUSEUM, which showcases the town's history and heritage, and the CARNAMAH HERITAGE TRAIL, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's past.
When it comes to solar power, CARNAMAH is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours and minimal shading issues. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation for the town is around 30 degrees to the north, which allows for maximum solar yields throughout the year. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant solar resources and switch to renewable energy sources.
By installing solar energy systems in CARNAMAH, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. With the town's ideal location and abundant solar resources, CARNAMAH is the perfect place to invest in solar energy and help create a more sustainable future.