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Solar Power Profile - Highfields, NSW 2289

More than 2436 homes in postcode 2289 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Highfields, Kotara Fair, Adamstown, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb, Kotara and Kotara South.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,876 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 60,582 kWh per day, or 22,112 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,869,675.25 per year.

Highfields and 2289 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 16,141.76 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 134,514,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2289

155th

State Wide

542nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Highfields

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2289

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2289

Daily Avg Sunshine in Highfields
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Highfields: Burwood Beach Wwtp - approx. 2.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Highfields

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 - Highfields, 2289

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Homes With Solar

2,436

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 2289 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

$1,597/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Highfields based on the average solar system size for 2289, 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

$5,528,108/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

14,876 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2289 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

60,582 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 Highfields. 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

22,112 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 Highfields. 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

86

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 2289 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

$3,869,675/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 2289. 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

$44,627,400

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2289, 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

16,142 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2289 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

225,985 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2289 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

134,514,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2289 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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Highfields Demographics

Highfields and the postcode of 2289 has a total population of 19417 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 7853 households in Highfields, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2115 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Highfields is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Highfields, the average household could save 6.14% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $52772 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 1.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Highfields is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Highfields

Adamstown is a suburb in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6km from the central business district of Newcastle and is part of the City of Newcastle local government area. The suburb is bordered by Kotara, Broadmeadow, Hamilton North, and Adamstown Heights. Adamstown is known for its beautiful parks, including Gregson Park, which has a playground, picnic areas, and a rotunda. The suburb also has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Adamstown experiences a warm and temperate climate, with an average annual temperature of 18.4°C. The suburb receives an average of 2,613 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels should be installed facing north to maximise their exposure to the sun, and shading issues should be minimised to ensure maximum solar yields. With the help of solar installers in Adamstown, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

Installing solar power in Adamstown offers numerous benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced reliance on non-renewable energy sources, and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By working with local solar installers, residents and businesses in Adamstown can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to make the switch to solar power more affordable. With its abundant sunshine and favourable climate, Adamstown is an ideal location for solar power, and residents and businesses can benefit from the many advantages of renewable energy.

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