Solar Power Profile - Knorrit Forest, NSW 2424
More than 104 homes in postcode 2424 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Knorrit Forest, Charity Creek, Rocks Crossing, Woodside, Caffreys Flat, Cells River, Cooplacurripa, Cundle Flat, Knorrit Flat, Mount George, Number One and Tiri.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 545 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,143 kWh per day, or 782 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 $136,884.125 per year.
Knorrit Forest and 2424 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 570.86 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 4,757,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2424
574th
State Wide
2167th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Knorrit Forest
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Knorrit Forest: Rocks Crossing (nowendoc River) - approx. 5.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Knorrit Forest
Mackie Electric & Refrigeration
40C 40C Muldoon St, 2430Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Knorrit Forest, 2424
Knorrit Forest Demographics
Knorrit Forest and the postcode of 2424 has a total population of 439 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 211 households in Knorrit Forest, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1105 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 Knorrit Forest is $1133/month. By installing solar power in Knorrit Forest, the average household could save 9.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $84783 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 2.33% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Knorrit Forest is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Knorrit Forest
Located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Caffreys Flat is a small town with a population of just over 100 people. The town is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Bulga Range to the east and the Mummel Gulf National Park to the west. Visitors can enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby national park, or take a scenic drive through the mountains.
Caffreys Flat enjoys a warm and temperate climate, with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with many homes and businesses in the area already taking advantage of the abundant sunshine. Solar installers in Caffreys Flat can help residents and business owners choose the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, ensuring maximum energy yields.
The benefits of solar power in Caffreys Flat are numerous. Not only does it provide a clean and renewable source of energy, but it can also help reduce electricity bills and increase property values. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents and business owners in Caffreys Flat can harness the power of the sun to power their homes and businesses, while also helping to protect the environment.