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Solar Power Profile - Bellbird Heights, NSW 2325

More than 5362 homes in postcode 2325 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bellbird Heights, Milsons Arm, Mootai, Narone Creek, Watagan, Yallambie, Aberdare, Abernethy, Bellbird, Boree, Cedar Creek, Cessnock, Cessnock West, Congewai, Corrabare, Dairy Arm, Ellalong, Elrington, Fernances Crossing, Greta Main, Kearsley, Kitchener, Laguna, Lovedale, Millfield, Moruben, Mount View, Murrays Run, Nulkaba, Olney, Paxton, Paynes Crossing, Pelton, Quorrobolong, Sweetmans Creek, Wollombi and Yengo National Park.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 36,559 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 143,665 kWh per day, or 52,438 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 $9,176,601.875 per year.

Bellbird Heights and 2325 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 38,279.74 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 318,997,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2325

44th

State Wide

141st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bellbird Heights

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2325

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2325

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bellbird Heights
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bellbird Heights: Pokolbin (jacksons Hill) - approx. 2.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bellbird Heights

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

GJT Electrical

25 Butler Crescent, 2282

We are your home solar and electrical solution!

Community Solar Statistics - Bellbird Heights, 2325

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Homes With Solar

5,296

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 2325 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

$1,659/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bellbird Heights based on the average solar system size for 2325, 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

$13,109,365/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

36,493 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2325 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

143,599 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 Bellbird Heights. 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

52,372 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 Bellbird Heights. 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

210

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 2325 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

$9,176,536/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 2325. 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

$109,677,834

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2325, 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

38,214 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2325 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

535,850 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2325 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

318,997,767 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2325 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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Bellbird Heights Demographics

Bellbird Heights and the postcode of 2325 has a total population of 27604 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 12075 households in Bellbird Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1360 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bellbird Heights is $1530/month. By installing solar power in Bellbird Heights, the average household could save 9.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80722 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 2.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bellbird Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bellbird Heights

ABERDARE NSW 2325 is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its scenic beauty and offers a range of attractions and features that make it a popular tourist destination. The town is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Mount Royal Range, and is home to several parks and nature reserves that offer opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.

ABERDARE NSW 2325 enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. The town experiences mild temperatures throughout the year, with average highs ranging from 20°C to 30°C. These weather conditions make ABERDARE an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panels installed in this region can generate a significant amount of energy, reducing the dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in ABERDARE can harness the power of the sun to meet their energy needs.

Installing solar panels in ABERDARE NSW 2325 can have several benefits. Solar power is a renewable source of energy that can help reduce the carbon footprint of the town. It can also help residents and businesses save money on their energy bills. Solar panels installed at the optimal angle and orientation can generate maximum solar yields, ensuring that the energy produced is sufficient to meet the needs of the town. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in ABERDARE can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and switch to clean, renewable energy sources.

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