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Solar Power Profile - Frenchs Forest East, NSW 2086

More than 1555 homes in postcode 2086 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Frenchs Forest East and Frenchs Forest.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,154 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 43,566 kWh per day, or 15,902 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 $2,782,778.25 per year.

Frenchs Forest East and 2086 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 11,608.46 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 96,737,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2086

202nd

State Wide

712nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Frenchs Forest East

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2086

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2086

Daily Avg Sunshine in Frenchs Forest East
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Frenchs Forest East: Frenchs Forest (frenchs Forest Rd) - approx. 694 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Frenchs Forest East

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.

Solarpro

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Banana Solar

Banana Solar

6/2 Bishop Street, 2044

100% Australian owned and operated.

Community Solar Statistics - Frenchs Forest East, 2086

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Homes With Solar

1,161

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 2086 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

$1,383/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Frenchs Forest East based on the average solar system size for 2086, 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

$3,775,914/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

10,279 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2086 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

41,067 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 Frenchs Forest East. 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

14,789 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 Frenchs Forest East. 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

63

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 2086 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

$2,643,045/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 2086. 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

$31,785,807

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2086, 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

10,711 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2086 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

154,060 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2086 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

90,284,487 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2086 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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Frenchs Forest East Demographics

Frenchs Forest East and the postcode of 2086 has a total population of 13872 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 4527 households in Frenchs Forest East, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.2 with a median income of 3107 per week per household.

About 81% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Frenchs Forest East is $3467/month. By installing solar power in Frenchs Forest East, the average household could save 4.3% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $36942 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 1.11% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Frenchs Forest East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Frenchs Forest East

FRENCHS FOREST EAST NSW 2086 is a suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, Australia. The suburb is known for its natural beauty, with many parks and reserves in the area. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Garigal National Park, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local bushland and see a variety of native wildlife. Another popular attraction is the Warringah Aquatic Centre, which features a range of swimming pools and water slides.

The weather in FRENCHS FOREST EAST is generally mild and sunny, with an average of around 2,600 hours of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, as the high levels of sunshine can help to maximise the output of solar panels. Additionally, the suburb is relatively free from shading issues, which can further increase the efficiency of solar installations.

For residents of FRENCHS FOREST EAST, installing solar panels can be a great way to save money on electricity bills and reduce their carbon footprint. By working with local solar installers, homeowners can ensure that their solar panels are optimally positioned to take advantage of the available sunshine. Additionally, by generating their own renewable energy, residents can help to reduce the strain on the local power grid and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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