Solar Power Profile - Witchcliffe, WA 6286
More than 276 homes in postcode 6286 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Witchcliffe, Boranup, Forest Grove and Redgate.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,982 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,120 kWh per day, or 2,964 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $518,665 per year.
Witchcliffe and 6286 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 2,074.8 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 17,290,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6286
169th
State Wide
1635th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Witchcliffe
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Witchcliffe: Witchcliffe - approx. 1.4 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Witchcliffe
Powertex Energy Solutions
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Community Solar Statistics - Witchcliffe, 6286
Witchcliffe Demographics
Witchcliffe and the postcode of 6286 has a total population of 724 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 421 households in Witchcliffe, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1658 per week per household.
About 48% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Witchcliffe is $1920/month. By installing solar power in Witchcliffe, the average household could save 8.04% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69090 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Witchcliffe is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Witchcliffe
BORANUP WA 6286 is a small town located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with towering karri forests, pristine beaches, and rugged coastline. Visitors to the area can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, surfing, and whale watching.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, BORANUP is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate and lack of shading issues make it a prime spot for solar panel installation. Solar energy can help reduce the town's reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs for residents and businesses.
Local solar installers in BORANUP can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's solar potential. By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, solar installers can maximize solar yields and ensure that the system operates efficiently. With the benefits of solar power becoming increasingly clear, more and more residents and businesses in BORANUP are turning to solar energy as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs.