Solar Power Profile - Glenquarie, NSW 2564
More than 1587 homes in postcode 2564 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glenquarie, Long Point and Macquarie Fields.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,807 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 33,979 kWh per day, or 12,402 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,170,408.625 per year.
Glenquarie and 2564 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 9,053.46 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 75,445,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2564
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Glenquarie
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenquarie: Glenfield (harrow Road) - approx. 1.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Glenquarie, 2564
Glenquarie Demographics
Glenquarie and the postcode of 2564 has a total population of 13306 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 4845 households in Glenquarie, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1378 per week per household.
About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Glenquarie is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Glenquarie, the average household could save 6.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $53366 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 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glenquarie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Glenquarie
GLENQUARIE is a suburb located in the Macarthur region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 50 kilometers southwest of the Sydney central business district. The suburb is known for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it a great place to live for families and retirees. The town features a range of amenities including a shopping center, a community center, parks, and a golf course.
GLENQUARIE enjoys a warm and temperate climate with an average temperature of 18.4°C. The suburb experiences an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, solar yields can be maximized, and potential shading issues can be minimized. Solar installers can take advantage of the town's sunny weather to produce renewable energy for residential and commercial use.
Installing solar energy in GLENQUARIE can provide numerous benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased property value. Solar power is a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in GLENQUARIE can take a step towards a greener future while enjoying the financial benefits of solar energy.