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Solar Power Profile - Kingston Beach, TAS 7050

More than 1486 homes in postcode 7050 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kingston Beach, Albion Heights and Kingston.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,255 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 25,952 kWh per day, or 9,472 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,085.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,657,684 per year.

Kingston Beach and 7050 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 6,914.56 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 57,621,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 7050

9th

State Wide

903rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Kingston Beach

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 7050

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 7050

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kingston Beach
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kingston Beach: Bonnet Hill - approx. 1.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kingston Beach

I Want Energy

62 Hopkins Street, 7009

The solar experts.

Electreksolar

Hobart, 7000

Power your future with clean, affordable solar energy

Whitney Electrical & Solar

52 2c/52 Ascot Dr, 7055

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Renewable Energy Solutions Tasmania

Old Beach, 7017

Power your home with clean energy from the sun!

Community Solar Statistics - Kingston Beach, 7050

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Homes With Solar

903

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 7050 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

$590/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Kingston Beach based on the average solar system size for 7050, 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

$1,854,456/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

6,205 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 7050 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

20,065 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 Kingston Beach. 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

7,158 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 Kingston Beach. 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

45

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 7050 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

$1,270,525/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 7050. 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

$18,984,824

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 7050, 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

5,045 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7050 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in TAS. 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

73,955 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7050 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in TAS, 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

44,172,259 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7050 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in TAS, 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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Kingston Beach Demographics

Kingston Beach and the postcode of 7050 has a total population of 13862 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 6007 households in Kingston Beach, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1518 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 Kingston Beach is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Kingston Beach, the average household could save 5.57% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47854 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 1.38% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kingston Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Kingston Beach

Albion Heights is a charming suburb located in Tasmania, Australia. It is situated in the Kingborough Council area and is known for its picturesque surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. The suburb is home to several parks and reserves, including the Peter Murrell Reserve and the Wellington Park, which offer scenic walking trails and picnic areas. Other notable features of Albion Heights include the Kingston Golf Course, which is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts, and the Kingston Beach, which is a stunning location for swimming, surfing, and other water activities.

Albion Heights enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, with mild summers and cool winters. The suburb receives an average of 2200 hours of sunshine per year, which makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. Homeowners and businesses in Albion Heights can benefit greatly from installing solar panels, as they can significantly reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can provide expert advice on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as potential shading issues and solar yields.

Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By installing solar panels in Albion Heights, residents and businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also enjoying significant cost savings. Solar power is an investment that pays off in the long run, and with the help of experienced solar installers, it is a simple and hassle-free process. So if you're looking to make a positive impact on the environment and your wallet, consider switching to solar power in Albion Heights today!

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