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Solar Power Profile - Marks Point, NSW 2280

More than 4325 homes in postcode 2280 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Marks Point, Belmont, Belmont North, Belmont South, Croudace Bay, Floraville, Jewells and Valentine.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 26,643 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 107,869 kWh per day, or 39,372 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 $6,890,132.375 per year.

Marks Point and 2280 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 28,741.56 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 239,513,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2280

75th

State Wide

240th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Marks Point

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2280

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2280

Daily Avg Sunshine in Marks Point
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Marks Point: Belmont Wwtp - approx. 2.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Marks Point

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

Superior Solar

2/10 Enterprise Close, 2250

20 Years Solar Central Coast.

Community Solar Statistics - Marks Point, 2280

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Homes With Solar

1,863

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 2280 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

$590/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Marks Point based on the average solar system size for 2280, 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

$4,593,594/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,279 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2280 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

50,187 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 Marks Point. 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

18,220 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 Marks Point. 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

124

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 2280 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

$3,215,469/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 2280. 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

$37,302,429

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2280, 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

11,838 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2280 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

167,534 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2280 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

99,804,928 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2280 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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Marks Point Demographics

Marks Point and the postcode of 2280 has a total population of 26006 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 11094 households in Marks Point, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1598 per week per household.

About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Marks Point is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Marks Point, the average household could save 6.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57178 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 1.92% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Marks Point is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Marks Point

BELMONT is a suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. It is situated on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie and is known for its stunning natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle. The town is surrounded by beautiful parks and reserves, including the Belmont Wetlands State Park, which is a popular spot for bird watching and bushwalking. Belmont is also home to a number of great cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

With its sunny climate and mild temperatures, BELMONT is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your energy bills. By installing solar panels in BELMONT, you can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and generate your own clean energy.

If you're looking for solar installers in BELMONT, there are a number of reputable companies that can help you with your installation. These companies can help you determine the optimal angle and orientation for your panels, as well as identify any potential shading issues that may affect your solar yields. By working with a professional solar installer, you can ensure that your system is designed and installed to maximize your energy production and savings.

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