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Solar Power Profile - Whylandra Crossing, NSW 2830

More than 11518 homes in postcode 2830 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whylandra Crossing, Dubbo Dc, Muronbung, Ballimore, Barbigal, Beni, Boothenba, Brocklehurst, Cumboogle, Delroy Gardens, Dickygundi, Dubbo, Dubbo East, Dubbo Grove, Dubbo West, Eschol, Eulomogo, Goonoo Forest, Kickabil, Manera Heights, Minore, Mogriguy, Orana Heights, Rawsonville, Talbragar, Terramungamine, Toongi, Troy Junction and Wambangalang.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 67,990 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 297,943 kWh per day, or 108,749 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 $19,031,109.125 per year.

Whylandra Crossing and 2830 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 79,386.77 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 661,556,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2830

8th

State Wide

32nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Whylandra Crossing

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6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2830

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2830

Daily Avg Sunshine in Whylandra Crossing
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whylandra Crossing: Dubbo Airport (old Tower) - approx. 7.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Whylandra Crossing

Active Solar & Gas

Active Solar & Gas

2/57 Douglas Mawson Road, 2830

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

NSW Country Solar

NSW Country Solar

29 Lee Street, 2820

Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers

DTE Electrical & Data

DTE Electrical & Data

Dubbo, 2830

Powering Your Future with Expertise

Redfern Power Solutions

Redfern Power Solutions

66 Lee Street, 2820

Power your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Whylandra Crossing, 2830

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Homes With Solar

11,425

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 2830 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

$1,568/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Whylandra Crossing based on the average solar system size for 2830, 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

$27,187,206/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

67,897 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2830 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

297,850 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 Whylandra Crossing. 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

108,656 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 Whylandra Crossing. 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

389

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 2830 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

$19,031,016/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 2830. 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

$203,970,807

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2830, 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

79,294 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2830 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

1,111,322 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2830 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

661,556,324 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2830 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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Whylandra Crossing Demographics

Whylandra Crossing and the postcode of 2830 has a total population of 40580 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 17076 households in Whylandra Crossing, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1695 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 Whylandra Crossing is $1582/month. By installing solar power in Whylandra Crossing, the average household could save 8.75% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75177 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 1.88% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whylandra Crossing is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Whylandra Crossing

Ballimore is a small town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 20 km west of the city of Dubbo and is known for its peaceful and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Ballimore is the Goobang National Park, which is located just a short drive away. The park offers visitors a chance to explore the beautiful natural scenery and wildlife of the region, with several walking trails and picnic areas available. Another popular attraction is the Ballimore Hotel, which is a historic pub that has been serving the local community for over a century.

With its sunny and warm climate, Ballimore is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy bills for homeowners and businesses. By working with local solar installers, residents of Ballimore can take advantage of the benefits of solar power and help create a more sustainable future for their community.

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