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Solar Power Profile - Bellingen, NSW 2454

More than 2097 homes in postcode 2454 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bellingen, Gordonville, Hydes Creek, Orama, Sunny Corner, Upper Thora, Brierfield, Brinerville, Bundagen, Darkwood, Fernmount, Gleniffer, Kalang, Kooroowi, Mylestom, Raleigh, Repton, Scotchman, Spicketts Creek, Thora and Valery.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,332 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 45,611 kWh per day, or 16,648 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,913,402.625 per year.

Bellingen and 2454 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 12,153.04 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 101,275,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2454

197th

State Wide

694th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bellingen

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2454

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2454

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bellingen
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bellingen: Bellingen Post Office - approx. 38 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bellingen

Coffs Solar Energy

Shop 4, 26b Isles Drive, North Boambee Valley, 2450

The highest rated solar company on the Coffs Coast.

Solar Powered Homes

61 Maccues Road, 2450

Power your home with the sun's energy

Ray Smith Electrical

Coffs Harbour, 2450

Powering your future with solar energy

Jimmy's Electrical & Solar

Valla Beach, 2448

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Bellingen, 2454

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Homes With Solar

382

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 2454 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

$232/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bellingen based on the average solar system size for 2454, 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

$901,418/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,382 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2454 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

9,807 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 Bellingen. 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

3,534 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 Bellingen. 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

31

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 2454 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

$533,966/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 2454. 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

$6,231,461

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2454, 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

2,167 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2454 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

31,126 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2454 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

18,563,708 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2454 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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Bellingen Demographics

Bellingen and the postcode of 2454 has a total population of 7238 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 3263 households in Bellingen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1327 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bellingen is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Bellingen, the average household could save 7.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66337 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 2.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bellingen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bellingen

Bellingen is a picturesque town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Bellinger River, surrounded by lush rainforests and rolling hills. The town is known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene, with numerous galleries, cafes, and boutique shops lining the main street. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and fishing.

With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Bellingen is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with peak solar hours occurring between 10 am and 2 pm. Solar installers in Bellingen can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues. Installing solar energy in Bellingen can also help reduce carbon emissions and lower electricity bills for households and businesses.

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in Australia, and Bellingen is no exception. By producing solar power, Bellingen can contribute to the country's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Solar power can also help create local jobs and stimulate economic growth in the town. With its natural beauty and commitment to sustainability, Bellingen is an ideal destination for those interested in solar power and renewable energy.

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