Solar Power Profile - Narraweena, NSW 2099
More than 2351 homes in postcode 2099 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Narraweena, Cromer Heights, Dee Why Beach, Wingala, Cromer, Dee Why and North Curl Curl.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,349 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 59,951 kWh per day, or 21,882 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 $3,829,370.125 per year.
Narraweena and 2099 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 15,973.86 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 133,115,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2099
123rd
State Wide
449th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Narraweena
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Narraweena: Cromer Golf Club - approx. 2.6 km
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Narraweena Demographics
Narraweena and the postcode of 2099 has a total population of 41218 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 17471 households in Narraweena, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2187 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Narraweena is $2700/month. By installing solar power in Narraweena, the average household could save 5.13% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $44048 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 1.46% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Narraweena is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Narraweena
Cromer is a suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the Sydney CBD and is known for its beautiful beaches, parks, and bushland reserves. The suburb is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.
With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day and a moderate climate, Cromer is an ideal location for solar power installation. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation for Cromer is between 20 and 30 degrees facing north. While there may be some potential shading issues due to trees or nearby buildings, a reputable solar installer can help you identify and mitigate these issues to maximise your solar yield.
Installing solar power in Cromer not only helps reduce your carbon footprint but also provides significant financial benefits. By generating your own electricity, you can reduce your reliance on the grid and save money on your energy bills. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) to help offset the cost of solar installation. With the abundance of sunshine in Cromer and the benefits of solar power, it's no wonder that more and more residents are turning to solar energy.