Solar Power Profile - Forster, NSW 2428
More than 5324 homes in postcode 2428 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forster, Blueys Beach, Boomerang Beach, Booti Booti, Charlotte Bay, Coomba Bay, Coomba Park, Darawank, Elizabeth Beach, Forster Shopping Village, Green Point, Pacific Palms, Sandbar, Shallow Bay, Smiths Lake, Tarbuck Bay, Tiona, Tuncurry, Wallingat, Wallis Lake and Whoota.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,783 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 118,591 kWh per day, or 43,286 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,575,000.125 per year.
Forster and 2428 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 31,598.78 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 263,323,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2428
65th
State Wide
210th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Forster
Average kW per solar installation
Postcode 2428
Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
Postcode 2428
Daily Avg Sunshine in Forster
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forster: Forster - Tuncurry Marine Rescue - approx. 610 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Forster
Mackie Electric & Refrigeration
40C 40C Muldoon St, 2430Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Forster, 2428
Forster Demographics
Forster and the postcode of 2428 has a total population of 23141 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 14388 households in Forster, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 980 per week per household.
About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Forster is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Forster, the average household could save 7.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66337 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 2.76% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forster is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Forster
Blueys Beach is a beautiful coastal town located in New South Wales, Australia. It is a popular holiday destination due to its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning natural beauty. The town is surrounded by lush green forests, rolling hills and breathtaking mountain ranges, including the Barrington Tops National Park and the Mount Royal Range. These natural features make Blueys Beach an ideal location for producing solar power and installing solar energy systems.
The town experiences a sunny and warm climate throughout the year, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for harnessing solar energy and maximising solar yields. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation for Blueys Beach is 30-35 degrees facing north, which allows for maximum exposure to the sun's rays. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels, as trees and other structures can block sunlight and reduce solar yields.
Installing solar energy systems in Blueys Beach has numerous benefits, including reducing energy costs, decreasing carbon emissions and increasing energy independence. Solar power is a clean, renewable and sustainable energy source that can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. There are several reputable solar installers in the area that can provide expert advice and installation services to help homeowners and businesses transition to solar energy. By harnessing the power of the sun, Blueys Beach can become a leader in renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.