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Solar Power Profile - Nethercote, NSW 2549

More than 900 homes in postcode 2549 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Nethercote, Bald Hills, Broadwater, Greigs Flat, Lochiel, Millingandi, Pambula, Pambula Beach and South Pambula.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,310 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,222 kWh per day, or 7,016 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,227,805.25 per year.

Nethercote and 2549 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 5,121.68 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 42,680,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2549

333rd

State Wide

1156th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Nethercote

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2549

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2549

Daily Avg Sunshine in Nethercote
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nethercote: Lochiel (carisbrook Farm) - approx. 6.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Nethercote

Pyramid Power Group

Pyramid Power Group

35 Redfern Close, 2549

Leading company for solar and clean energy solutions.

Lakeside Electrical

Lakeside Electrical

11 Toallo Street, 2549

Slash your power bills! Let the sun do the work for you.

The Switch

The Switch

199 Bournda Park Way, 2550

Make the switch to clean energy.

Stanton Electrical

Stanton Electrical

New South Wales, 2548

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Nethercote, 2549

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Homes With Solar

900

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 2549 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

$1,341/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Nethercote based on the average solar system size for 2549, 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

$1,754,008/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

5,310 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2549 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

19,222 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 Nethercote. 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

7,016 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 Nethercote. 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

31

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 2549 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

$1,227,805/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 2549. 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

$15,929,400

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2549, 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

5,122 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2549 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

71,704 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2549 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

42,680,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2549 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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Nethercote Demographics

Nethercote and the postcode of 2549 has a total population of 3724 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 1874 households in Nethercote, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1307 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Nethercote is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Nethercote, the average household could save 7.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63322 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 1.97% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Nethercote is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Nethercote

Bald Hills is a small town located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Eurobodalla Shire and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The town is home to a number of attractions including the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, which boasts a range of native plants and wildlife. Other popular attractions include the nearby beaches and the Tollgate Islands Nature Reserve.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Bald Hills is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent place for solar panel installation. Solar energy 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 on your property in Bald Hills, you can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and generate your own electricity.

If you're looking for a reliable solar installer in Bald Hills, there are a number of companies that can help. These solar installers can provide you with expert advice on the best solar panel angle and orientation for your property, as well as any potential shading issues that may affect your solar yields. By working with a reputable solar installer, you can ensure that your solar panels are installed correctly and that you get the most out of your solar energy system.

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