Solar Power Profile - The Basin, NSW 2108
More than 190 homes in postcode 2108 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Basin, Coasters Retreat, Currawong Beach, Great Mackerel Beach, Morning Bay and Palm Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,390 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,460 kWh per day, or 1,993 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 $348,757.5 per year.
The Basin and 2108 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 1,454.89 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 12,124,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2108
506th
State Wide
1799th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Basin
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Basin: West Head - approx. 3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - The Basin, 2108
The Basin Demographics
The Basin and the postcode of 2108 has a total population of 1626 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 1233 households in The Basin, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 2702 per week per household.
About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Basin is $3742/month. By installing solar power in The Basin, the average household could save 4.13% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $35450 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 1.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Basin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Basin
Coasters Retreat is a small town located in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the western shore of Pittwater, a large inlet that separates the Northern Beaches from the Central Coast. Coasters Retreat is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with its stunning natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
The town is surrounded by several local mountain ranges, including the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Brisbane Water National Park. These parks provide a great opportunity for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the area. Coasters Retreat is also home to several landmarks, including the Barrenjoey Lighthouse and the Palm Beach Ferry Wharf.
Coasters Retreat is an ideal location for producing solar power due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for installing solar panels. Solar installers in Coasters Retreat can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading issues make it an ideal location for renewable energy projects.