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Solar Power Profile - Cardiff, NSW 2285

More than 5643 homes in postcode 2285 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cardiff, Cameron Park, Cardiff Heights, Cardiff South, Edgeworth, Glendale and Macquarie Hills.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 37,292 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 149,208 kWh per day, or 54,461 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,530,661 per year.

Cardiff and 2285 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 39,756.53 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 331,304,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2285

43rd

State Wide

140th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Cardiff

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2285

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2285

Daily Avg Sunshine in Cardiff
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cardiff: Cockle Creek (pasminco Metals) - approx. 3.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cardiff

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

Elite Power Group

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Cardiff, 2285

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Homes With Solar

5,550

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 2285 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

$1,568/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Cardiff based on the average solar system size for 2285, 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

$13,615,137/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

37,199 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2285 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

149,115 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 Cardiff. 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

54,368 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 Cardiff. 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

213

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 2285 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

$9,530,556/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 2285. 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

$111,875,295

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2285, 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

39,652 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2285 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

556,487 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2285 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

331,304,312 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2285 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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Cardiff Demographics

Cardiff and the postcode of 2285 has a total population of 32382 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 12775 households in Cardiff, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1859 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 Cardiff is $1928/month. By installing solar power in Cardiff, the average household could save 7.18% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61686 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 1.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cardiff is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Cardiff

Cameron Park is a suburb of the city of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 20 kilometers west of Newcastle and 5 kilometers south of the city of Toronto. The suburb is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and affordable housing options, making it a popular choice for young families and first-time homebuyers. One of the main attractions of the area is Cameron Park Lake, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

With its location in New South Wales, Cameron Park enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The area has an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels can be installed on homes and businesses in the area to take advantage of this abundant sunshine and reduce energy costs. Solar installers in Cameron Park can help residents and businesses choose the best solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues.

Installing solar energy systems in Cameron Park can provide a number of benefits, including reducing energy costs, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon emissions. By producing their own solar power, residents and businesses in Cameron Park can reduce their reliance on the grid and protect themselves against rising electricity prices. Additionally, solar power is a clean and renewable energy source, which helps to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.

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