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Solar Power Profile - Sandgate, NSW 2304

More than 1879 homes in postcode 2304 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sandgate, Mayfield, Kooragang, Mayfield, Mayfield East, Mayfield North, Mayfield West and Warabrook.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,504 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 50,328 kWh per day, or 18,370 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 $3,214,701 per year.

Sandgate and 2304 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 13,410.1 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 111,750,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2304

176th

State Wide

637th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Sandgate

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2304

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2304

Daily Avg Sunshine in Sandgate
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sandgate: Newcastle University - approx. 2.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Sandgate

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

Elite Power Group

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Sandgate, 2304

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Homes With Solar

1,879

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 2304 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

$1,725/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Sandgate based on the average solar system size for 2304, 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

$4,592,430/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,504 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2304 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

50,328 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 Sandgate. 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

18,370 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 Sandgate. 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

73

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 2304 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

$3,214,701/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 2304. 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

$37,512,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2304, 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

13,410 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2304 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

187,741 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2304 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

111,750,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2304 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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Sandgate Demographics

Sandgate and the postcode of 2304 has a total population of 14367 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 6889 households in Sandgate, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1591 per week per household.

About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sandgate is $1875/month. By installing solar power in Sandgate, the average household could save 7.66% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $65869 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 2.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sandgate is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Sandgate

Kooragang is a suburb located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the north bank of the Hunter River and is known for its industrial port, which is the largest in the region. The area is home to a number of large industrial facilities, including a coal export terminal, a bulk liquid storage facility, and a fertiliser plant. Despite its industrial focus, Kooragang is also home to a number of parks and reserves, including the Kooragang Wetlands, which provide a home for a variety of bird species.

Kooragang experiences a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 2,700 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Kooragang can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angle and orientation to produce high yields of solar energy. However, potential shading issues from nearby industrial facilities should be taken into account when designing solar installations in the area.

The benefits of solar power in Kooragang are numerous. In addition to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing carbon emissions, solar power can also provide significant cost savings for homes and businesses. With the town's ample sunshine hours and ideal solar conditions, solar power is a smart investment for those looking to reduce their energy costs and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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