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Solar Power Profile - Elderslie, NSW 2335

More than 1959 homes in postcode 2335 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Elderslie, Belford, Branxton, Dalwood, East Branxton, Lambs Valley, Leconfield, Lower Belford, North Rothbury and Stanhope.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,553 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 62,601 kWh per day, or 22,849 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,998,638.875 per year.

Elderslie and 2335 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 16,679.77 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 138,998,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2335

148th

State Wide

511st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Elderslie

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2335

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2335

Daily Avg Sunshine in Elderslie
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Elderslie: Elderslie - approx. 2.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Elderslie

Elite Power Group

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

GJT Electrical

GJT Electrical

25 Butler Crescent, 2282

We are your home solar and electrical solution!

Sun2u Electrical & Solar

Sun2u Electrical & Solar

Unit 16/33 Kyle St, 2320

Newcastle & Hunter valley's electrical & solar specialists.

Hunter Solar Solutions

Hunter Solar Solutions

1C/77 Munibung Road, 2285

Powering Newcastle and the hunter with durable solar systems.

Community Solar Statistics - Elderslie, 2335

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Homes With Solar

1,192

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 2335 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

$1,255/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Elderslie based on the average solar system size for 2335, 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

$4,188,616/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

11,161 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2335 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

45,661 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 Elderslie. 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

16,511 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 Elderslie. 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

83

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 2335 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

$2,931,958/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 2335. 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

$34,215,680

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2335, 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

11,987 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2335 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

170,994 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2335 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

101,927,050 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2335 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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Elderslie Demographics

Elderslie and the postcode of 2335 has a total population of 7779 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 2969 households in Elderslie, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2207 per week per household.

About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Elderslie is $1963/month. By installing solar power in Elderslie, the average household could save 8.68% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $74567 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 1.78% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Elderslie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Elderslie

Belford is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the heart of the wine country and is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills. Visitors to Belford can enjoy a range of attractions including wine tasting at the local vineyards, hiking in the nearby mountain ranges, and exploring the historic town center.

With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Belford is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Belford can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.

Installing solar panels in Belford can provide a range of benefits including reduced energy bills, increased property value, and a reduced carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of Belford can take an important step towards a more sustainable future. Solar power is an excellent investment for homeowners and businesses alike, and with the help of local solar installers, it's easy to get started.

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