Solar Power Profile - Newcastle, NSW 2300
More than 713 homes in postcode 2300 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Newcastle, Bar Beach, Cooks Hill, Newcastle East and The Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,924 kWh per day, or 8,002 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,400,395.5 per year.
Newcastle and 2300 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 5,841.46 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 48,678,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2300
328th
State Wide
1147th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Newcastle
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Newcastle: Newcastle Nobbys Signal Station Aws - approx. 2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Newcastle, 2300
Newcastle Demographics
Newcastle and the postcode of 2300 has a total population of 10937 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 6941 households in Newcastle, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 1933 per week per household.
About 37% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Newcastle is $2225/month. By installing solar power in Newcastle, the average household could save 7.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63731 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 Newcastle is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Newcastle
Bar Beach is a beautiful coastal suburb located in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, thanks to its stunning beaches, picturesque parks, and vibrant nightlife. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Mount Sugarloaf and the Watagan Mountains, which provide a breathtaking backdrop to the town.
Bar Beach enjoys a sunny and warm climate throughout the year, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, with plenty of opportunities for solar panel installation. The optimal solar panel angle in Bar Beach is between 20 and 30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation for maximum solar yield.
Installing solar energy in Bar Beach has many benefits, including reducing your carbon footprint, saving money on energy bills, and increasing the value of your property. There are many reputable solar installers in the town who can help you choose the right solar panels for your needs and provide expert installation services. With its sunny climate and stunning natural surroundings, Bar Beach is the perfect location for harnessing the power of solar energy.