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Solar Power Profile - Waitui, NSW 2443

More than 2684 homes in postcode 2443 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Waitui, Dicks Hill, Bobs Creek, Camden Head, Coralville, Crowdy Bay, Deauville, Diamond Head, Dunbogan, Hannam Vale, Herons Creek, Johns River, Lakewood, Laurieton, Middle Brother, Moorland, North Brother, North Haven, Stewarts River and West Haven.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,325 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 48,727 kWh per day, or 17,785 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,112,437.125 per year.

Waitui and 2443 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 12,983.05 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 108,192,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2443

182nd

State Wide

648th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Waitui

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2443

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2443

Daily Avg Sunshine in Waitui
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waitui: Hannam Vale (hannam Vale Road) - approx. 4.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Waitui

Waz Electrical & Solar

Victoria Street, 2430

Powering your home with the sun's energy

Harelec

9 Blackbutt Road, 2444

The real solar power specialists.

Ocean Solar

Port Macquarie, 2444

Powering your future with sustainable solar energy

Mackie Electric & Refrigeration

40C 40C Muldoon St, 2430

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Community Solar Statistics - Waitui, 2443

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Homes With Solar

2,681

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 2443 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

$1,147/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Waitui based on the average solar system size for 2443, 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

$4,446,336/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,323 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2443 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

48,724 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 Waitui. 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

17,782 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 Waitui. 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

71

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 2443 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

$3,112,435/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 2443. 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

$36,975,597

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2443, 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

12,980 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2443 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

181,760 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2443 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

108,192,080 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2443 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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Waitui Demographics

Waitui and the postcode of 2443 has a total population of 8042 people, with a median age of 61 years. There are 4475 households in Waitui, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 913 per week per household.

About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Waitui is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Waitui, the average household could save 6.32% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54276 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 2.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Waitui is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Waitui

Located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, BOBS CREEK NSW 2443 is a small town that boasts a variety of natural attractions and features. The town is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and stunning mountain ranges such as the Comboyne Plateau and the Great Dividing Range. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the nearby national parks, or explore the town's local wineries and farms.

BOBS CREEK NSW 2443 enjoys a warm and temperate climate, with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production and installation. Home and business owners can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel orientation to generate their own clean and renewable energy. Solar installers in BOBS CREEK NSW 2443 can help residents design and install solar systems that are tailored to their specific needs and energy goals.

Switching to solar power in BOBS CREEK NSW 2443 has many benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon emissions. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can enjoy reliable and affordable energy for years to come. Additionally, investing in solar power can increase the value of a property and attract environmentally conscious buyers. With its abundant sunshine and natural beauty, BOBS CREEK NSW 2443 is an ideal location for anyone interested in solar power and renewable energy.

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