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Solar Power Profile - Kyle Bay, NSW 2221

More than 1416 homes in postcode 2221 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kyle Bay, Blakehurst, Carss Park, Connells Point and South Hurstville.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,089 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 43,313 kWh per day, or 15,809 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 $2,766,617.875 per year.

Kyle Bay and 2221 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 11,540.57 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 96,171,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2221

204th

State Wide

716th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Kyle Bay

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2221

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2221

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kyle Bay
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kyle Bay: Oyster Bay (green Point Road) - approx. 2.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kyle Bay

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Solar Statistics - Kyle Bay, 2221

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Homes With Solar

163

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 2221 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

$247/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Kyle Bay based on the average solar system size for 2221, 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

$593,192/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,615 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2221 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

6,451 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 Kyle Bay. 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

2,064 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 Kyle Bay. 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

24

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 2221 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

$369,022/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 2221. 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

$4,437,893

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2221, 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

1,495 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2221 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

21,509 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2221 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

12,829,223 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2221 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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Kyle Bay Demographics

Kyle Bay and the postcode of 2221 has a total population of 16257 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 5837 households in Kyle Bay, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2261 per week per household.

About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kyle Bay is $3000/month. By installing solar power in Kyle Bay, the average household could save 5.5% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47267 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 1.68% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kyle Bay is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Kyle Bay

Blakehurst is a suburb located in the southern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the southern bank of the Georges River and is known for its stunning water views, beautiful parks, and excellent recreational facilities. The suburb has a population of over 6,000 people and is surrounded by other popular suburbs such as Hurstville, South Hurstville, and Kyle Bay.

Blakehurst has a warm and temperate climate, with an average temperature of 20°C. The suburb enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power installation. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Blakehurst can benefit from high solar yields and significant savings on their energy bills.

Installing solar power in Blakehurst is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Solar power is a renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gases or other harmful pollutants. By installing solar panels, you can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and help to combat climate change. If you're looking for reliable solar installers in Blakehurst, there are several reputable companies that can help you design and install a solar power system that meets your needs and budget.

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