Solar Power Profile - Arcadia, NSW 2159
More than 791 homes in postcode 2159 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Arcadia, Berrilee, Fiddletown and Galston.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,168 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 27,485 kWh per day, or 10,032 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,755,604.375 per year.
Arcadia and 2159 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 7,323.36 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 61,028,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2159
277th
State Wide
977th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Arcadia
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Arcadia: Galston (rowland Village) - approx. 3.6 km
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Arcadia Demographics
Arcadia and the postcode of 2159 has a total population of 4889 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 1740 households in Arcadia, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2400 per week per household.
About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Arcadia is $2817/month. By installing solar power in Arcadia, the average household could save 6.61% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56833 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 1.79% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Arcadia is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Arcadia
Arcadia is a small suburb located in the Hills District of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is surrounded by lush greenery, including the Galston Gorge and Berowra Valley National Park, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. The area is also home to several local landmarks, such as the Arcadia Public School and the Arcadia Park.
With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Arcadia is a great location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. While shading issues may be a concern in some areas, the overall sunny weather in Arcadia makes it a great place to install solar energy systems.
By installing solar energy systems in Arcadia, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources, investing in solar power can also increase property value and attract environmentally conscious buyers. Solar power is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering homes and businesses in Arcadia and beyond.