Solar Power | Topproperty

Solar Power Profile - Upper Fine Flower, NSW 2460

More than 6947 homes in postcode 2460 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Fine Flower, Blaxlands Flat, Carrs Peninsula, Lower Coldstream, Mcphersons Crossing, Alumy Creek, Banyabba, Barcoongere, Barretts Creek, Baryulgil, Blaxlands Creek, Bom Bom, Bookram, Braunstone, Brushgrove, Buccarumbi, Calamia, Cangai, Carnham, Carrs Creek, Carrs Island, Carrs Peninsular, Chaelundi, Chambigne, Clarenza, Clifden, Coaldale, Collum Collum, Coombadjha, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing, Cowper, Crowther Island, Dalmorton, Deep Creek, Dilkoon, Dirty Creek, Dumbudgery, Eatonsville, Eighteen Mile, Elland, Fine Flower, Fortis Creek, Glenugie, Grafton, Grafton West, Great Marlow, Gurranang, Halfway Creek, Heifer Station, Jackadgery, Junction Hill, Kangaroo Creek, Keybarbin, Koolkhan, Kremnos, Kungala, Kyarran, Lanitza, Lawrence, Levenstrath, Lilydale, Lionsville, Lower Southgate, Malabugilmah, Moleville Creek, Mountain View, Mylneford, Newbold, Nymboida, Pulganbar, Punchbowl, Ramornie, Rushforth, Sandy Crossing, Seelands, Shannondale, Smiths Creek, South Arm, South Grafton, Southampton, Southgate, Stockyard Creek, The Pinnacles, The Whiteman, Towallum, Trenayr, Tyndale, Upper Copmanhurst, Warragai Creek, Washpool, Waterview, Waterview Heights, Wells Crossing, Whiteman Creek, Winegrove and Wombat Creek.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 43,044 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 179,398 kWh per day, or 65,480 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,459,047.25 per year.

Upper Fine Flower and 2460 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 47,800.4 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 398,336,667 km worth of car emissions.

Icon

Solar Ranking

Postcode 2460

31st

State Wide

102nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Upper Fine Flower

1-6kW
6-8kW
55443322110001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2460

1-6kW
6-8kW
2.02.01.61.61.21.20.80.80.40.40.00.001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2460

Daily Avg Sunshine in Upper Fine Flower
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Fine Flower: Carnham - approx. 13.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Upper Fine Flower

Solahart Grafton

Solahart Grafton

35 Bent Street, 2460

Solar power for a sustainable future

Clarence Valley Electrical

Clarence Valley Electrical

Koala Close, 2466

Power your future with the sun's energy

JCN Energy Solutions

JCN Energy Solutions

32 Bruce Street, 2460

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

GZED Electrical

GZED Electrical

Palmers Island, 2463

Powering your home with the sun

Community Solar Statistics - Upper Fine Flower, 2460

Icon

Homes With Solar

6,947

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 2460 postcode. The number of certificates claimed is directly related to the number of solar power systems commissioned, as lodged by the solar installation business.

Icon

Avg Solar Savings

$1,661/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Upper Fine Flower based on the average solar system size for 2460, 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.

Icon

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

$16,370,068/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

Icon

Solar Panels Installed

43,044 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2460 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

Icon

Avg Daily Solar Generation

179,398 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 Upper Fine Flower. 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.

Icon

Yearly Solar Generation

65,480 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 Upper Fine Flower. 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.

Icon

Local Jobs Created

250

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 2460 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

Icon

Community Energy Savings

$11,459,047/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 2460. 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.

Icon

Local Business Generated

$129,131,700

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2460, 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.

Icon

Annual CO2 Reduction

47,800 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2460 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.

Icon

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

669,206 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2460 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.

Icon

Yearly Car Emissions

398,336,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2460 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.

Icon

Upper Fine Flower Demographics

Upper Fine Flower and the postcode of 2460 has a total population of 27574 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 12595 households in Upper Fine Flower, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1165 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 Upper Fine Flower is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Upper Fine Flower, the average household could save 10.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $91485 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 2.74% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Fine Flower is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Icon

About Upper Fine Flower

Alumy Creek is a small town located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Clarence Valley Council area and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges like the Gibraltar Range and the Washpool National Park. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery and picturesque landscapes that attract visitors and residents alike.

With an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day, Alumy Creek is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is around 30-35 degrees, with a north-facing orientation. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help you find the best location for your panels to maximize solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Alumy Creek can bring many benefits, including reducing your carbon footprint, saving money on electricity bills, and increasing the value of your property. With the help of experienced solar installers in the area, you can take advantage of the town's ample sunshine and beautiful surroundings to power your home or business with renewable energy.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy