Solar Power Profile - Berkeley, NSW 2506
More than 771 homes in postcode 2506 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Berkeley.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,634 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,547 kWh per day, or 6,405 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,120,814.625 per year.
Berkeley and 2506 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 4,675.65 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 38,963,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2506
338th
State Wide
1183rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Berkeley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Berkeley: Berkeley (northcliffe Drive) - approx. 1.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Berkeley, 2506
Berkeley Demographics
Berkeley and the postcode of 2506 has a total population of 7315 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 2993 households in Berkeley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1217 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Berkeley is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Berkeley, the average household could save 7.06% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60708 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Berkeley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Berkeley
Located in the Wollongong region of New South Wales, Berkeley is a charming suburb that boasts a range of attractions and features. The suburb is home to a number of parks and reserves, including the Illawarra Golf Course, Northcliffe Drive Reserve, and Berkeley Nature Reserve. Berkeley also has a thriving commercial district, with a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes to explore. For those interested in history, the suburb is home to the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
Berkeley enjoys a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The suburb receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in Berkeley will benefit from the suburb's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which maximises solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels.
By installing solar panels in Berkeley, residents and businesses can take advantage of the suburb's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. This not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but can also result in significant cost savings on energy bills. Solar installers in Berkeley can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for individual needs, and can help ensure that solar panels are installed safely and efficiently.