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Solar Power Profile - Maclean, NSW 2463

More than 2144 homes in postcode 2463 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Maclean, Ashby, Ashby Heights, Ashby Island, Brooms Head, Gulmarrad, Ilarwill, Jacky Bulbin Flat, James Creek, Palmers Channel, Palmers Island, Sandon, Shark Creek, Taloumbi, The Sandon, Townsend, Tullymorgan, Woodford and Woodford Island.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,916 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 55,063 kWh per day, or 20,098 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,517,149.125 per year.

Maclean and 2463 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 14,671.54 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 122,262,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2463

170th

State Wide

618th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Maclean

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2463

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2463

Daily Avg Sunshine in Maclean
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maclean: Maclean (mclachlan Street) - approx. 1.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Maclean

Solahart Grafton

Solahart Grafton

35 Bent Street, 2460

Solar power for a sustainable future

Clarence Valley Electrical

Clarence Valley Electrical

Koala Close, 2466

Power your future with the sun's energy

JCN Energy Solutions

JCN Energy Solutions

32 Bruce Street, 2460

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

GZED Electrical

GZED Electrical

Palmers Island, 2463

Powering your home with the sun

Community Solar Statistics - Maclean, 2463

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Homes With Solar

2,144

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 2463 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

$1,661/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Maclean based on the average solar system size for 2463, 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

$5,024,499/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,916 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2463 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

55,063 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 Maclean. 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

20,098 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 Maclean. 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

75

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 2463 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

$3,517,149/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 2463. 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

$38,748,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2463, 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

14,672 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2463 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

205,402 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2463 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

122,262,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2463 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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Maclean Demographics

Maclean and the postcode of 2463 has a total population of 7635 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 3583 households in Maclean, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1129 per week per household.

About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Maclean is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Maclean, the average household could save 9.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78398 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 2.83% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Maclean is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Maclean

ASHBY NSW 2463 is a charming town located in the Clarence Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the North Coast railway line and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Visitors to the town can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The town is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Ashby Railway Station and the Ashby Public School.

With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, ASHBY NSW 2463 is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a warm and temperate climate, with temperatures rarely dropping below 10°C in winter and averaging around 30°C in summer. The optimal angle for solar panels in ASHBY is around 30-35°, facing north for maximum solar yield. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels and regular maintenance.

Installing solar energy in ASHBY can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for individual properties and can help to maximise the benefits of solar power in ASHBY.

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