Solar Power Profile - Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
More than 243 homes in postcode 2297 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tighes Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,217 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,928 kWh per day, or 1,799 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $314,776 per year.
Tighes Hill and 2297 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 1,313.27 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 10,943,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Tighes Hill
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tighes Hill: Maryville - approx. 1.1 km
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Tighes Hill Demographics
Tighes Hill and the postcode of 2297 has a total population of 1661 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 730 households in Tighes Hill, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 2084 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tighes Hill is $1810/month. By installing solar power in Tighes Hill, the average household could save 5.88% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50544 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 1.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tighes Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tighes Hill
Tighes Hill is a suburb located in the inner-west of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is a vibrant and diverse community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The suburb is home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, including the Tighes Hill TAFE Campus and the Tighes Hill Community Garden. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops in the area.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Tighes Hill is an ideal location for solar power. The suburb receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it one of the sunniest places in the region. Solar installers in Tighes Hill can take advantage of this abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy for homes and businesses.
By installing solar panels in Tighes Hill, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and save money on their energy bills. Solar power is a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of experienced solar installers, Tighes Hill can continue to lead the way in renewable energy and sustainable living.