Solar Power Profile - St Andrews, NSW 2566
More than 4485 homes in postcode 2566 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of St Andrews, Minto Dc, Bow Bowing, Minto, Minto Heights, Raby and Varroville.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,782 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 111,731 kWh per day, or 40,782 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,136,817.625 per year.
St Andrews and 2566 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 29,770.86 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 248,090,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2566
54th
State Wide
179th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in St Andrews
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Andrews: Minto (alderney Street) - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - St Andrews, 2566
St Andrews Demographics
St Andrews and the postcode of 2566 has a total population of 26519 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 8933 households in St Andrews, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1772 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in St Andrews is $2000/month. By installing solar power in St Andrews, the average household could save 6.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57178 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 1.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in St Andrews is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About St Andrews
Bow Bowing is a suburb located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, Australia. It is a peaceful and quiet town with a population of just over 2,000 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Georges River National Park and the Mount Annan Botanic Garden. Visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, and picnicking in these natural areas.
Bow Bowing has a sunny climate with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Bow Bowing is between 20-30 degrees, facing north. There are minimal shading issues in the area, which means that solar yields are high. The town has several solar installers who can help residents and businesses to install solar energy systems to take advantage of the abundant sunshine.
Switching to solar power in Bow Bowing has many benefits. It is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Solar power can also help to reduce electricity bills and provide a reliable source of energy. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can take control of their energy usage and reduce their reliance on the grid. Overall, Bow Bowing is a great location for solar power, and residents and businesses can benefit from the sunny climate and abundant solar resources in the area.