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Solar Power Profile - Bong Bong, NSW 2576

More than 2310 homes in postcode 2576 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bong Bong, Bowral, Burradoo, East Bowral, East Kangaloon, Glenquarry and Kangaloon.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,748 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 63,419 kWh per day, or 23,148 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 $4,050,888.625 per year.

Bong Bong and 2576 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 16,898.04 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 140,817,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2576

131st

State Wide

455th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bong Bong

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2576

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2576

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bong Bong
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bong Bong: Bowral (parry Drive) - approx. 1.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bong Bong

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

South Coast Solar Solutions

Nowra, 2541

14yrs specialising in residential & commercial solar.

The Energy Experts

45 Jerrara Road, 2533

Solar made easy.

Thirroul Solar

Thirroul, 2515

Your complete solar services' provider & solar energy expert.

Community Solar Statistics - Bong Bong, 2576

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Homes With Solar

626

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 2576 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

$441/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bong Bong based on the average solar system size for 2576, 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

$1,832,054/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

5,197 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2576 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

19,973 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 Bong Bong. 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

7,223 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 Bong Bong. 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

65

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 2576 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

$1,282,406/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 2576. 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

$15,906,860

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2576, 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

5,244 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2576 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

74,793 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2576 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

44,582,557 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2576 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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Bong Bong Demographics

Bong Bong and the postcode of 2576 has a total population of 13247 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 6417 households in Bong Bong, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1677 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 Bong Bong is $2370/month. By installing solar power in Bong Bong, the average household could save 6.06% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $52112 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 1.98% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bong Bong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bong Bong

BONG BONG is a small town located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant community. Visitors can take a stroll through the historic streets and admire the well-preserved colonial architecture or explore the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, BONG BONG is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in the Southern Highlands means that it experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. This makes it an ideal location for solar panels, which operate most efficiently in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of air pollution mean that solar panels are less likely to be affected by dust or other pollutants.

By installing solar panels in BONG BONG, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy. This can help to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their energy bills. Solar power is also an excellent way to reduce a household or business's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. For those interested in installing solar panels in BONG BONG, there are a number of reputable solar installers in the area who can provide expert advice and installation services.

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