Solar Power Profile - Killarney Heights, NSW 2087
More than 1349 homes in postcode 2087 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Killarney Heights and Forestville.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,844 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 34,332 kWh per day, or 12,531 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 $2,192,956.5 per year.
Killarney Heights and 2087 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 9,147.63 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 76,230,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Killarney Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Killarney Heights: Castle Cove (rosebridge Ave) - approx. 1.3 km
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Killarney Heights Demographics
Killarney Heights and the postcode of 2087 has a total population of 12771 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 4496 households in Killarney Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2794 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Killarney Heights is $3400/month. By installing solar power in Killarney Heights, the average household could save 3.91% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $33634 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 1.1% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Killarney Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Killarney Heights
Forestville is a suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 13 kilometers north-east of the Sydney central business district and is surrounded by Garigal National Park. The suburb is known for its lush greenery, bushwalking trails, and stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
With an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day, Forestville is an ideal location for solar power. The suburb receives a good amount of sunlight throughout the year, making it a perfect place for installing solar panels. Solar installers in Forestville can help homeowners and businesses to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be considered before installing solar panels.
By installing solar energy systems in Forestville, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced electricity bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives such as the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to encourage the adoption of solar power. Forestville residents can take advantage of these incentives and contribute to a more sustainable future.