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Solar Power Profile - Trustums Hill, NSW 2472

More than 586 homes in postcode 2472 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Trustums Hill, Broadwater, Buckendoon, Esk, Kilgin, Moonem, New Italy, Rileys Hill, Tabbimoble, The Gap and Woodburn.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,036 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,089 kWh per day, or 4,777 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $836,059.875 per year.

Trustums Hill and 2472 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 3,487.21 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 29,060,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2472

424th

State Wide

1459th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Trustums Hill

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2472

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2472

Daily Avg Sunshine in Trustums Hill
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Trustums Hill: Woodburn (cedar St) - approx. 2.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Trustums Hill

Nickel Energy

Nickel Energy

74-78 Molesworth Street, 2480

Installed by your local solar experts.

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

15 Spurfield Road, 2480

Northern Rivers solar & electrical.

Stralis Energy

Stralis Energy

6 Broadwater Place, 2478

Powering your property with renewable energy

Nickel Renewable Energy

Nickel Renewable Energy

74-78 Molesworth Street, 2480

Powering a sustainable future

Community Solar Statistics - Trustums Hill, 2472

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Homes With Solar

586

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 2472 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

$1,405/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Trustums Hill based on the average solar system size for 2472, 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

$1,194,371/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,036 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2472 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

13,089 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 Trustums Hill. 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

4,777 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 Trustums Hill. 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

18

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 2472 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

$836,060/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 2472. 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

$9,108,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2472, 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

3,487 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2472 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

48,821 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2472 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

29,060,083 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2472 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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Trustums Hill Demographics

Trustums Hill and the postcode of 2472 has a total population of 1793 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 807 households in Trustums 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 1218 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Trustums Hill is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Trustums Hill, the average household could save 7.72% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66337 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 2.22% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Trustums Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Trustums Hill

Broadwater is a small town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the Pacific Highway, approximately 20 km north of Ballina and 30 km south of Byron Bay. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Broadwater National Park, which is home to various species of wildlife and offers hiking trails for visitors to explore.

With its location in a sunny and warm climate, Broadwater is an ideal place for solar power installation. The town enjoys an average of 4-5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great location for producing renewable energy. Solar panels installed at the optimal angle and orientation can generate significant amounts of electricity, reducing the dependence on traditional power sources and lowering energy bills for residents and businesses.

For those looking to install solar energy systems in Broadwater, there are many reputable solar installers in the area who can provide expert advice and installation services. With the rising cost of electricity and the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, investing in solar power is a smart choice for both the environment and your wallet. By harnessing the power of the sun, Broadwater residents can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

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