Solar Power Profile - Lucas Heights, NSW 2234
More than 4007 homes in postcode 2234 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lucas Heights, Alfords Point, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Illawong, Menai and Menai Central.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 27,563 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 107,657 kWh per day, or 39,295 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,876,590.875 per year.
Lucas Heights and 2234 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 28,685.35 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 239,044,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2234
59th
State Wide
196th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lucas Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lucas Heights: Lucas Heights (ansto) - approx. 550 m
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Lucas Heights Demographics
Lucas Heights and the postcode of 2234 has a total population of 29899 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 10054 households in Lucas Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 2743 per week per household.
About 87% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lucas Heights is $2700/month. By installing solar power in Lucas Heights, the average household could save 5.32% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $45742 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 1.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lucas Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lucas Heights
Alfords Point is a suburb located in the southern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the Georges River and is surrounded by natural beauty, including the Georges River National Park and the Royal National Park. The suburb is known for its peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere, with plenty of recreational activities available for locals and visitors alike.
With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Alfords Point is a perfect location for solar power production. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is around 30-35 degrees, facing north or northwest. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help design a system that maximizes solar yields and minimizes shading issues.
Installing solar energy in Alfords Point can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property value, and contributing to a cleaner environment. With the help of experienced solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in this area and harness the power of renewable energy.