Solar Power Profile - New Lambton, NSW 2305
More than 1582 homes in postcode 2305 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of New Lambton, Kotara East and New Lambton Heights.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,016 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 36,504 kWh per day, or 13,324 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,331,693 per year.
New Lambton and 2305 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 9,726.52 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 81,054,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2305
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Solar Power in New Lambton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to New Lambton: Maryville - approx. 4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - New Lambton, 2305
New Lambton Demographics
New Lambton and the postcode of 2305 has a total population of 12448 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 5304 households in New Lambton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1992 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in New Lambton is $2167/month. By installing solar power in New Lambton, the average household could save 5.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $48550 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 1.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in New Lambton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About New Lambton
KOTARA EAST is a suburb located in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is situated just 7 kilometers from the central business district of Newcastle. Kotara East is a residential suburb with a mix of older style homes and newer developments. The suburb is home to several parks and reserves, including Blackbutt Reserve, which is a popular spot for picnics and bushwalking.
KOTARA EAST enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The suburb experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in KOTARA EAST can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels in the area.
There are many benefits to producing solar power in KOTARA EAST. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy bills. Homeowners and businesses in KOTARA EAST can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to install solar panels and reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents of KOTARA EAST can enjoy the benefits of solar power for years to come.