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Solar Power Profile - Morisset Park, NSW 2264

More than 3215 homes in postcode 2264 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Morisset Park, Sunshine, Balcolyn, Bonnells Bay, Brightwaters, Dora Creek, Eraring, Mandalong, Mirrabooka, Morisset, Myuna Bay, Silverwater, Windermere Park and Yarrawonga Park.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 19,377 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 76,607 kWh per day, or 27,962 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,893,272.125 per year.

Morisset Park and 2264 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 20,412.26 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 170,102,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2264

104th

State Wide

367th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Morisset Park

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2264

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2264

Daily Avg Sunshine in Morisset Park
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Morisset Park: Balcolyn (bay Street) - approx. 3.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Morisset Park

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 - Morisset Park, 2264

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Homes With Solar

2,306

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 2264 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

$960/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Morisset Park based on the average solar system size for 2264, 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

$5,592,045/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

15,235 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2264 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

61,019 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 Morisset Park. 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

22,103 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 Morisset Park. 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

105

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 2264 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

$3,914,351/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 2264. 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

$46,505,254

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2264, 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

16,063 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2264 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

228,351 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2264 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

136,081,467 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2264 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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Morisset Park Demographics

Morisset Park and the postcode of 2264 has a total population of 15084 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 7004 households in Morisset Park, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1344 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Morisset Park is $1759/month. By installing solar power in Morisset Park, the average household could save 7.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $62411 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 2.19% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Morisset Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Morisset Park

Balcolyn is a small suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the western shore of Lake Macquarie and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Watagan Mountains and the Wallarah National Park. The town is known for its peaceful and serene environment, making it a perfect destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Balcolyn enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, which makes it an ideal location for solar power production. The optimal solar panel angle in Balcolyn is 34 degrees, and the best orientation is north-facing. With the abundance of sunshine, installing solar panels in Balcolyn can significantly reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.

There are many solar installers in Balcolyn that can help you design and install a solar power system that meets your energy needs. By installing solar panels, you can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help you save money on your electricity bills while also reducing your impact on the environment. So, if you're looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills, consider installing solar panels in Balcolyn.

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