Solar Power Profile - Elanora Heights, NSW 2101
More than 1318 homes in postcode 2101 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Elanora Heights, Narrabeen Peninsula, Ingleside, Narrabeen and North Narrabeen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,678 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 33,895 kWh per day, or 12,372 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 $2,165,043.125 per year.
Elanora Heights and 2101 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 9,031.56 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 75,263,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2101
229th
State Wide
816th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Elanora Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Elanora Heights: Cromer Golf Club - approx. 2.8 km
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Elanora Heights Demographics
Elanora Heights and the postcode of 2101 has a total population of 18592 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 7807 households in Elanora Heights, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2231 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Elanora Heights is $3000/month. By installing solar power in Elanora Heights, the average household could save 4.61% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $39643 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 1.43% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Elanora Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Elanora Heights
Elanora Heights is a suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, New South Wales. It is situated approximately 27 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD and is surrounded by the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Garigal National Park. The suburb is known for its peaceful and leafy environment, and it offers a range of attractions such as the Elanora Heights Oval, Narrabeen Lagoon State Park, and the Warriewood Beach.
Elanora Heights enjoys a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and warm summers. The suburb experiences an average of 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Elanora Heights can take advantage of the high levels of sunlight to produce renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. The optimal angle for solar panels in Elanora Heights is 33.5 degrees, and the best orientation is north-facing to maximize solar yields.
The benefits of solar power in Elanora Heights are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their energy bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives such as the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to encourage the adoption of solar power. With the help of experienced solar installers in Elanora Heights, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of these benefits and make a positive impact on the environment.