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Solar Power Profile - Forest Hill, NSW 2651

More than 327 homes in postcode 2651 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forest Hill and Wagga Wagga Raaf.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,102 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,059 kWh per day, or 3,307 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $578,643.625 per year.

Forest Hill and 2651 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 2,414.11 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 20,117,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2651

477th

State Wide

1655th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Forest Hill

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2651

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2651

Daily Avg Sunshine in Forest Hill
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forest Hill: Wagga Wagga Amo - approx. 1.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Forest Hill

SolarWise Wagga Wagga

SolarWise Wagga Wagga

Unit 3/ 23 Nagle Street, 2650

Your power is our passion.

DES Mullins Electrical

DES Mullins Electrical

530 Kooringal Road, 2650

Professional repair, maintenance & installation services.

Hamblin Solar

Hamblin Solar

8/10 Mortimer Place, 2650

Your trusted locally owned & operated solar installers

Transparent Solar Solutions

Transparent Solar Solutions

350 Edward Street, 2650

Transparent Solar Solutions Pty Ltd

Community Solar Statistics - Forest Hill, 2651

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Homes With Solar

324

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 2651 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

$1,742/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Forest Hill based on the average solar system size for 2651, 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

$826,587/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,055 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2651 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

9,013 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 Forest Hill. 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

3,261 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 Forest Hill. 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

12

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 2651 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

$578,597/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 2651. 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

$6,304,754

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2651, 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

2,368 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2651 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

33,751 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2651 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

20,117,537 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2651 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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Forest Hill Demographics

Forest Hill and the postcode of 2651 has a total population of 2312 people, with a median age of 25 years. There are 890 households in Forest Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1788 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 Forest Hill is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Forest Hill, the average household could save 11.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $98522 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 1.92% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forest Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a charming town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 7 km north of Wagga Wagga and is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and boasts a number of parks and reserves, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. Visitors can explore the nearby Pomingalarna Reserve, which offers stunning views of the city and the Murrumbidgee River.

Forest Hill enjoys a sunny climate, with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. Homeowners and businesses in Forest Hill can benefit from installing solar panels on their rooftops, which can help them reduce their electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can provide expert advice on the optimal panel angle and orientation, as well as potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.

By harnessing the power of the sun, Forest Hill can become a leader in renewable energy. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Installing solar panels in Forest Hill can also help create local jobs and stimulate economic growth. With its abundant sunshine and natural beauty, Forest Hill is the perfect location for solar power generation.

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