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Solar Power Profile - Darling Island, NSW 2009

More than 36 homes in postcode 2009 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Darling Island and Pyrmont.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 839 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,275 kWh per day, or 1,195 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $5,812.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $209,190.625 per year.

Darling Island and 2009 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 872.35 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 7,269,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2009

559th

State Wide

2058th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Darling Island

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2009

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2009

Daily Avg Sunshine in Darling Island
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Darling Island: Sydney (observatory Hill) - approx. 953 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Darling Island

Solar Man Australia

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Solar Statistics - Darling Island, 2009

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Homes With Solar

36

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 2009 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

$5,813/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Darling Island based on the average solar system size for 2009, 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

$298,844/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

839 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2009 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,275 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 Darling Island. 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

1,195 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 Darling Island. 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

5

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 2009 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

$209,191/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 2009. 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

$2,515,800

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2009, 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

872 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2009 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

12,213 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2009 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

7,269,583 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2009 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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Darling Island Demographics

Darling Island and the postcode of 2009 has a total population of 11504 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 6510 households in Darling Island, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 2422 per week per household.

About 31% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Darling Island is $2800/month. By installing solar power in Darling Island, the average household could save 17.3% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $148663 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 4.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Darling Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Darling Island

Darling Island is a beautiful suburb located in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales, with a postcode of 2009. The suburb is situated on the eastern shore of the Pyrmont Bay, and it is known for its stunning views of the bay and the city skyline. Darling Island is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its numerous features and attractions.

One of the main attractions of Darling Island is the Darling Island Wharf, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The wharf is also home to several restaurants and cafes, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal or a drink. Other attractions in the area include the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Sydney Fish Market, and the Pyrmont Bridge.

Darling Island is an ideal location for solar power, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. Solar panels installed in the area can generate a significant amount of electricity, especially if they are installed at the optimal angle and orientation. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses to design and install solar power systems that are tailored to their specific needs. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, solar power is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses in Darling Island.

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