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Solar Power Profile - Hexham, NSW 2322

More than 5041 homes in postcode 2322 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hexham, Beresfield, Black Hill, Chisholm, Lenaghan, Stockrington, Tarro, Thornton, Tomago and Woodberry.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 39,021 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 157,057 kWh per day, or 57,326 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $10,032,015.875 per year.

Hexham and 2322 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 41,847.98 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 348,733,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2322

36th

State Wide

127th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Hexham

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2322

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2322

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hexham
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hexham: Newcastle University - approx. 5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hexham

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

Elite Power Group

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Hexham, 2322

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Homes With Solar

5,041

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 2322 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

$1,980/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Hexham based on the average solar system size for 2322, 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

$14,331,451/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

39,021 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2322 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

157,057 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 Hexham. 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

57,326 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 Hexham. 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

226

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 2322 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

$10,032,016/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 2322. 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

$117,064,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2322, 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

41,848 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2322 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

585,872 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2322 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

348,733,167 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2322 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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Hexham Demographics

Hexham and the postcode of 2322 has a total population of 23474 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 9074 households in Hexham, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1811 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hexham is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Hexham, the average household could save 9.17% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78778 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 2.1% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hexham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Hexham

Located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Beresfield is a suburb of the city of Newcastle. The town is known for its industrial heritage, with a number of factories and warehouses located in the area. However, Beresfield also boasts a number of natural attractions, including the nearby Werakata National Park and the Hunter Wetlands Centre.

With an average of over 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, Beresfield is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate means that solar panels can produce a high yield of electricity, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy source. Solar installers in Beresfield can advise on the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels, as well as any potential shading issues that may affect their performance.

By installing solar panels in Beresfield, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source, which means that it doesn't produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions like traditional fossil fuels. With the cost of solar panels decreasing in recent years, it's now more affordable than ever to make the switch to solar power in Beresfield.

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