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Solar Power Profile - Pine Ridge, NSW 2343

More than 906 homes in postcode 2343 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pine Ridge, Blackville, Borambil, Bundella, Caroona, Colly Blue, Coomoo Coomoo, Quipolly, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Walhallow, Wallabadah, Warrah Ridge, Windy, Yannergee and Yarraman.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,905 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 26,156 kWh per day, or 9,547 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,670,714.5 per year.

Pine Ridge and 2343 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 6,969.31 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 58,077,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2343

310th

State Wide

1093rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Pine Ridge

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2343

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2343

Daily Avg Sunshine in Pine Ridge
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pine Ridge: Pine Ridge (billabong) - approx. 4.7 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Pine Ridge, 2343

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Homes With Solar

904

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 2343 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

$1,847/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Pine Ridge based on the average solar system size for 2343, 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

$2,386,730/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

5,900 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2343 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

26,151 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 Pine Ridge. 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

9,542 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 Pine Ridge. 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

34

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 2343 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

$1,670,710/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 2343. 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

$17,713,495

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2343, 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

6,964 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2343 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

97,565 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2343 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

58,077,578 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2343 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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Pine Ridge Demographics

Pine Ridge and the postcode of 2343 has a total population of 4235 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 2094 households in Pine Ridge, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1229 per week per household.

About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pine Ridge is $1138/month. By installing solar power in Pine Ridge, the average household could save 13.56% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $116567 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 2.9% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pine Ridge is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Pine Ridge

Blackville is a small town located in the Liverpool Plains region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, friendly locals and rich history. Visitors can explore the Blackville Range National Park, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby. Other popular attractions include the Blackville Arts and Crafts Society, where visitors can admire and purchase locally-made crafts, and the Blackville Historical Society Museum, which showcases the town's fascinating history.

Blackville experiences a warm and temperate climate, with an average annual temperature of 17.4°C. The town receives an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panel installers in Blackville can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can result in high solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.

Installing solar panels in Blackville can provide numerous benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon emissions and increased energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also saving money. Solar power is a smart investment for those looking to reduce their environmental impact and take control of their energy costs in Blackville.

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