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Solar Power Profile - Shearwater, TAS 7307

More than 1414 homes in postcode 7307 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Shearwater, Bakers Beach, Harford, Hawley Beach, Latrobe, Moriarty, Northdown, Port Sorell, Sassafras, Squeaking Point, Thirlstane and Wesley Vale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,683 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 31,640 kWh per day, or 11,549 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,021,005 per year.

Shearwater and 7307 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 8,430.77 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 70,256,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 7307

6th

State Wide

871st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Shearwater

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 7307

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 7307

Daily Avg Sunshine in Shearwater
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Shearwater: Northdown (hamley) - approx. 5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Shearwater

Solahart Northern Tasmania

Solahart Northern Tasmania

18 Invermay Road, 7248

Your authorised Solahart dealer for Northern Tasmania.

DMS Energy

DMS Energy

56 Sheffield Road, 7310

Master Electrician Australia Awards (Winner 2023)

Genr8

Genr8

56 Gilbert St, 7307

More than energy...

Jessups Solar Squad

Jessups Solar Squad

137/139 Wellington St, 7250

Your power, free from the sun!

Community Solar Statistics - Shearwater, 7307

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Homes With Solar

1,414

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 7307 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

$1,405/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Shearwater based on the average solar system size for 7307, 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

$2,887,150/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

8,683 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 7307 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

31,640 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 Shearwater. 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

11,549 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 Shearwater. 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

50

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 7307 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

$2,021,005/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 7307. 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

$26,049,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 7307, 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

8,431 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7307 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

118,031 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7307 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

70,256,417 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 7307 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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Shearwater Demographics

Shearwater and the postcode of 7307 has a total population of 10767 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 5350 households in Shearwater, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1240 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 Shearwater is $1318/month. By installing solar power in Shearwater, the average household could save 8.88% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76353 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 2.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Shearwater is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Shearwater

Located in the north of Tasmania, Bakers Beach is a small coastal town with a population of just over 200 people. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, including Bakers Beach itself which is a popular spot for swimming, fishing and boating. Other attractions include the Narawntapu National Park which is home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies and wombats. The town also has a number of local cafes and restaurants, making it a great place to relax and unwind.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Bakers Beach is a great location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Bakers Beach is around 45 degrees, facing north. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a good solar installer will be able to assess your property and recommend the best solution for maximum solar yields. With the cost of solar panels decreasing and the price of electricity rising, installing solar power in Bakers Beach can save you money on your energy bills while also reducing your carbon footprint.

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in Australia, and Bakers Beach is no exception. By installing solar power, you can help reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. With the town's sunny climate and beautiful surroundings, Bakers Beach is the perfect place to embrace solar power and take advantage of all the benefits it has to offer.

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