Solar Power Profile - Niagara Park, NSW 2250
More than 8617 homes in postcode 2250 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Niagara Park, Donovans Forest, Gosford West, Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount Elliot, Mount White, Narara, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford and Wyoming.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 59,474 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 229,461 kWh per day, or 83,753 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $14,656,821.375 per year.
Niagara Park and 2250 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 61,139.69 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 509,497,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2250
9th
State Wide
35th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Niagara Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Niagara Park: Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws - approx. 2.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Niagara Park, 2250
Niagara Park Demographics
Niagara Park and the postcode of 2250 has a total population of 66901 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 29012 households in Niagara Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1630 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Niagara Park is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Niagara Park, the average household could save 7.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61752 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 2.03% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Niagara Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Niagara Park
Bucketty is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Central Coast Council local government area and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Yengo National Park and the Watagan Mountains. The town is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Bucketty enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar power. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Bucketty can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy and reduce their reliance on the grid.
Installing solar panels in Bucketty can provide a range of benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By choosing the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses can maximise their solar yields and ensure optimal performance. However, it is important to consider potential shading issues and other factors that may affect solar panel output. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents and businesses in Bucketty can ensure that their solar systems are designed and installed to meet their specific needs and requirements.