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Solar Power Profile - Carlingford Court, NSW 2118

More than 2455 homes in postcode 2118 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Carlingford Court, Carlingford, Carlingford North and Kingsdene.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,304 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 59,046 kWh per day, or 21,552 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,771,563.25 per year.

Carlingford Court and 2118 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 15,732.96 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 131,108,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2118

152nd

State Wide

522nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Carlingford Court

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2118

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2118

Daily Avg Sunshine in Carlingford Court
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carlingford Court: Carlingford (barellan Av) - approx. 700 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Carlingford Court

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Solar Statistics - Carlingford Court, 2118

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Homes With Solar

707

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 2118 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

$400/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Carlingford Court based on the average solar system size for 2118, 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

$1,795,692/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

4,990 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2118 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

19,569 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 Carlingford Court. 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

7,072 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 Carlingford Court. 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

61

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 2118 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

$1,256,951/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 2118. 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

$15,302,559

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2118, 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

5,133 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2118 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

73,302 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2118 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

43,698,185 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2118 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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Carlingford Court Demographics

Carlingford Court and the postcode of 2118 has a total population of 27112 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 9866 households in Carlingford Court, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2084 per week per household.

About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Carlingford Court is $2500/month. By installing solar power in Carlingford Court, the average household could save 5.11% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $43913 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 1.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Carlingford Court is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Carlingford Court

CARLINGFORD NSW 2118 is a suburb located in the north-west of Sydney, Australia. It is a beautiful and peaceful suburb with a population of around 25,000 people. Carlingford is known for its greenery, parks, and reserves. One of the most popular parks in the area is the Carlingford Park, which has a playground, a picnic area, and a walking track. Another attraction is the Carlingford Court Shopping Centre, which has a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes.

The weather in Carlingford is generally sunny and warm, with an average of 2400 hours of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in Carlingford is around 30-35 degrees, facing north. However, shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels. With the right solar panel installation, homeowners and businesses in Carlingford can benefit from renewable energy and reduce their electricity bills.

There are many solar installers in Carlingford that can help residents and businesses with their solar power needs. By installing solar panels, Carlingford residents can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Solar power is a sustainable and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the abundance of sunshine in Carlingford, it is a great location for solar power installation.

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