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Solar Power Profile - North Bourke, NSW 2840

More than 826 homes in postcode 2840 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of North Bourke, Barringun, Bourke, Enngonia, Fords Bridge, Gumbalie, Gunderbooka, Hungerford, Louth, Tilpa, Urisino, Wanaaring and Yantabulla.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,183 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,685 kWh per day, or 9,010 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,576,754.375 per year.

North Bourke and 2840 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 6,577.3 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 54,810,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2840

339th

State Wide

1172nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in North Bourke

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2840

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2840

Daily Avg Sunshine in North Bourke
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to North Bourke: Bourke Airport Aws - approx. 1.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing North Bourke

Darren Jackson Electrical

40 Darling Street, 2840

Powering your home with the sun's energy

Keith White Electrical

Bourke, 2840

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Community Solar Statistics - North Bourke, 2840

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Homes With Solar

826

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 2840 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

$1,916/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for North Bourke based on the average solar system size for 2840, 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

$2,252,506/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

5,183 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2840 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

24,685 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 North Bourke. 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

9,010 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 North Bourke. 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

30

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 2840 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

$1,576,754/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 2840. 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

$15,547,500

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2840, 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

6,577 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2840 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

92,082 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2840 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

54,810,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2840 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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North Bourke Demographics

North Bourke and the postcode of 2840 has a total population of 1972 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 1121 households in North Bourke, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1536 per week per household.

About 38% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in North Bourke is $940/month. By installing solar power in North Bourke, the average household could save 16.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $145986 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 2.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in North Bourke is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About North Bourke

Barringun is a small town located in the outback of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, making it a unique location to visit. The town is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Barringun is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Barringun Hotel, which was built in 1902.

With an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day, Barringun is an ideal location for solar power. The town is located in a region that receives a high amount of solar radiation, making it a perfect place for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in Barringun is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. This orientation maximizes solar yields and reduces shading issues.

Installing solar energy in Barringun has many benefits. It is a renewable energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps to combat climate change. Solar power can also save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to install solar panels and take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.

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