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Solar Power Profile - Wattamolla, NSW 2232

More than 2795 homes in postcode 2232 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wattamolla, Kirrawee Dc, Audley, Bonnie Vale, Garie, Goarra, Grays Point, Jibbon, Kareela, Kirrawee, Loftus, Marley, Palona, Sutherland, Uloola, Warumbul, Woronora and Yenabilli.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 18,721 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 73,122 kWh per day, or 26,690 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 $4,670,667.75 per year.

Wattamolla and 2232 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 19,483.7 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 162,364,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2232

109th

State Wide

391st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wattamolla

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2232

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2232

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wattamolla
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattamolla: Audley (royal National Park) - approx. 994 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wattamolla

SolarBlu

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

Solar Man Australia

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Community Solar Statistics - Wattamolla, 2232

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Homes With Solar

2,608

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 2232 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

$1,474/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Wattamolla based on the average solar system size for 2232, 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

$6,672,196/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

18,535 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2232 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

72,935 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 Wattamolla. 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

26,503 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 Wattamolla. 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

107

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 2232 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

$4,670,481/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 2232. 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

$56,164,013

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2232, 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

19,297 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2232 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

272,585 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2232 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

162,363,980 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2232 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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Wattamolla Demographics

Wattamolla and the postcode of 2232 has a total population of 33666 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 14498 households in Wattamolla, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2157 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wattamolla is $2500/month. By installing solar power in Wattamolla, the average household could save 5.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47572 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 1.48% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wattamolla is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Wattamolla

Audley is a picturesque suburb located in the Sutherland Shire region of New South Wales, Australia. This suburb is situated on the banks of the Hacking River and is surrounded by the Royal National Park, which makes it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, scenic bushwalks, and abundant wildlife, which attracts visitors from all over the world.

With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, Audley is an excellent location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 20 and 30 degrees, and the panels should be facing north to maximize solar yields. While shading can be an issue in some areas, experienced solar installers can design and install a solar system that takes these issues into account, ensuring maximum solar power production.

By installing solar energy in Audley, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy. Solar power systems can help reduce electricity bills, increase property values, and reduce carbon footprints, making it a smart investment for the future. With the help of experienced solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the benefits of solar power and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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