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Solar Power Profile - Barrallier, NSW 2575

More than 3299 homes in postcode 2575 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Barrallier, Alpine, Aylmerton, Balaclava, Braemar, Bullio, Colo Vale, Goodmans Ford, High Range, Hill Top, Joadja, Mandemar, Mittagong, Mount Lindsey, Renwick, Wattle Ridge, Welby, Willow Vale, Woodlands and Yerrinbool.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 23,189 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 90,021 kWh per day, or 32,858 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 $5,750,091.375 per year.

Barrallier and 2575 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 23,986.34 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 199,886,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2575

87th

State Wide

279th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Barrallier

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2575

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2575

Daily Avg Sunshine in Barrallier
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barrallier: Wombeyan Caves - approx. 9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Barrallier

SolarBlu

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

The Energy Experts

The Energy Experts

45 Jerrara Road, 2533

Solar made easy.

Macarthur Solar

Macarthur Solar

Unit 3, 2 Grazier Avenue, 2557

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Eco Ease

Eco Ease

Princes Hwy, 2527

Easy affordable access to energy efficiency.

Community Solar Statistics - Barrallier, 2575

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Homes With Solar

3,299

Homes With Solar

This calculation is based on the Clean Energy Regulator number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) claimed for solar installations less than 100kW in size in the 2575 postcode. The number of certificates claimed is directly related to the number of solar power systems commissioned, as lodged by the solar installation business.

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Avg Solar Savings

$1,725/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Barrallier based on the average solar system size for 2575, modelled with a 50% of solar production that is fed directly into the grid at 10c/kWh, and the remaining 50% of the solar energy produced being consumed within the home at an energy bill reduction of 25c/kWh.

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Est Retail Value of Power Generated

$8,214,416/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology mean global daily irradiation for Barrallier, using the total number of kW installed according to the Clean Energy Regulator, valued at 25c/kWh.

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Solar Panels Installed

23,189 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2575 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

90,021 kWh

Avg Daily Solar Generation

This calculation is based on the total number of kilowatts installed for this location sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator multiplied by the annual mean global daily irradiation for the Beauru of Meteorology weather station nearest to Barrallier. The amount of solar power generated each day is therefore the total amount of solar power generated per one day based on an average day of sunlight.

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Yearly Solar Generation

32,858 MWh

Yearly Solar Generation

This calculation is based on the total number of kilowatts installed for this location sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator multiplied by the mean global daily irradiation for the Beauru of Meteorology weather station nearest to Barrallier. The amount of solar power generated each year is therefore the total amount solar power panel generated for 12 months based on an average day of sunlight.

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Local Jobs Created

134

Local Jobs Created

This calculation is based on Beyond Zero Emissions economic modelling showing that 5.8 jobs are directly created per megawatt of rooftop solar installed. The amount of jobs created from rooftop solar in postcode 2575 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

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Community Energy Savings

$5,750,091/year

Community Energy Savings

This is based on the "Average Solar Savings" calculation multiplied by the total number of Homes with Solar calculation for postcode 2575. The total amount of money saved by residential solar power for this area indicates how much this location saves in total dollars each year from the total amount of solar power generation.

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Local Business Generated

$69,567,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2575, we take the Solar Panels Installed calculation and multiply it by an average assumed price of $3 per watt, which we adjusted for historical price changes. This then gives us an idea of the revenue generated by solar installation businesses supplying and installing solar power in the area.

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Annual CO2 Reduction

23,986 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2575 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW. So this shows us the amount of carbon dioxide pollution equivalent that would be generated by coal-fired power stations for the same amount of kilowatts that are instead saved by clean and green rooftop solar power.

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Yearly Carbon Sequestration

335,809 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2575 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then coverted to the number of trees that would be required to capture and sequester that amount of carbon dioxide pollution. (14 trees per tonne of CO2) So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of solar by giving us an equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution into the soil that is equal to the amount of CO2 otherwise saved because of rooftop solar power in this area.

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Yearly Car Emissions

199,886,167 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2575 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then coverted to the number of kilometres driven by an average car. (120g of CO2 per km driven) So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of solar by giving us an equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions that is equal to the amount of CO2 otherwise saved because of rooftop solar power in this area.

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Barrallier Demographics

Barrallier and the postcode of 2575 has a total population of 16874 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 6996 households in Barrallier, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1772 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Barrallier is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Barrallier, the average household could save 6.63% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56993 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 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Barrallier is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Barrallier

Alpine is a picturesque town located in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Nattai, Gibralter and Bargo ranges, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Aside from its natural beauty, Alpine boasts a range of attractions and features, including the historic Alpine Hotel, which dates back to the 1800s, and the quaint Alpine Community Markets, which are held on the third Sunday of every month.

With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Alpine is an ideal location for producing solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as its minimal shading issues, to achieve high solar yields. By installing solar energy systems in Alpine, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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