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Solar Power Profile - Midway, NSW 2720

More than 1674 homes in postcode 2720 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Midway, Courajago, Argalong, Blowering, Bogong Peaks Wilderness, Bombowlee, Bombowlee Creek, Buddong, Couragago, Gadara, Gilmore, Gocup, Goobarragandra, Jones Bridge, Killimicat, Lacmalac, Little River, Minjary, Mundongo, Pinbeyan, Red Hill, Talbingo, Tumorrama, Tumut, Tumut Plains, Wereboldera, Wermatong, Windowie, Wyangle and Yarrangobilly.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,215 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 41,603 kWh per day, or 15,185 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 $2,657,391.625 per year.

Midway and 2720 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 11,085.05 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 92,375,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2720

220th

State Wide

771st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Midway

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

Postcode 2720

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2720

Daily Avg Sunshine in Midway
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Midway: Oddys Bridge (tumut River) - approx. 3.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Midway

Eccelec

Eccelec

South Gundagai, 2722

The solar specialists.

Vine Electrical and Solar

Vine Electrical and Solar

Tumut, 2720

Your electricians for Tumut and surrounding area.

GEA Electrical

GEA Electrical

Adelong Road, 2720

Powering your future with sustainable solar energy

Sturt Electrical Services

Sturt Electrical Services

Tumut, 2720

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Midway, 2720

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Homes With Solar

1,674

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 2720 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

$1,597/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Midway based on the average solar system size for 2720, 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

$3,796,274/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

10,215 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2720 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

41,603 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 Midway. 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

15,185 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 Midway. 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

59

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 2720 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

$2,657,392/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 2720. 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

$30,646,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2720, 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

11,085 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2720 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

155,191 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2720 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

92,375,417 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2720 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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Midway Demographics

Midway and the postcode of 2720 has a total population of 7627 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 3651 households in Midway, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1336 per week per household.

About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Midway is $1387/month. By installing solar power in Midway, the average household could save 9.59% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82448 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 2.3% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Midway is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Midway

Argalong is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Snowy Mountains and the Great Dividing Range. Argalong is home to a number of attractions, including the historic Argalong Homestead, which dates back to the 1800s, and the nearby Woomargama National Park.

Argalong enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences hot summers and mild winters, with temperatures ranging from 30°C in summer to 10°C in winter. The optimal angle for solar panels in Argalong is between 20 and 30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation providing the best results.

With its abundant sunshine and ideal climate, Argalong is a prime location for solar power. Installing solar panels in Argalong can help to reduce energy costs and decrease reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for your home or business, ensuring you get the most out of your solar investment.

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