In Campbelltown’s postcode area (2560), over 26,700 small-scale solar systems have been installed, with a combined capacity of 161,400 kW as of August 31, 2024. This impressive adoption of solar power reflects the growing commitment to renewable energy within the region.
With a population of approximately 185,000, this means that the area is generating 872 watts per person. The 2560 area has around 70,000 dwellings, resulting in 38 solar systems per 100 dwellings, perfectly matching the national average.
In terms of energy production, these systems are conservatively estimated to produce around 609,000 kWh of electricity daily, which is enough to power the equivalent of 38,062 homes. With retail electricity prices averaging 34 cents per kilowatt-hour, residents of Campbelltown are collectively generating a massive $75,634,800 worth of energy annually at retail prices.
Solar System Size | 5kW | 6.6kW | 10kW | 13kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Total Annual Output | 7,242 kW/h | 9,562 kW/h | 14,484 kW/h | 18,832 kW/h |
| Average Monthly Output | 604 kW/h | 797 kW/h | 1,207 kW/h | 1,569 kW/h |
| Average Daily Output | 20 kW/h | 26 kW/h | 40 kW/h | 52 kW/h |
| Potential Annual Savings | $2,028 | $2,677 | $4,056 | $5,273 |
| Potential Monthly Savings | $169 | $223 | $338 | $439 |
| Potential Daily Savings | $6 | $7 | $11 | $14 |
*If all solar power is consumed in the home. No export. It can vary and depends on the amount of self-consumption vs export
The first day of summer is always the first of December in Campbelltown, the dawn is at 5:11 am, with sunrise at 5:40 am, followed by 14 hours and 9 minutes of sunlight with the sunset at 7:54 pm. The solar noon, meaning the exact middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest will be at 12:47 pm. Dusk will start at 8:23 pm. As you can see solar generation around this time of the year is excellent.
On the first day of winter the first of June, in Campbelltown the dawn is at 6:28 am, with sunrise at 6:55 am, followed by 9 hours and 56 minutes of sunlight with the sunset at 4:57 pm. The solar noon, meaning the exact middle of the day, when the sun is at it’s highest will be at 11:56 pm. Dusk will start at 5:24 pm.
Campbelltown enjoys plenty of sunny days throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar energy systems. With over 2,500 hours of sunlight annually, homeowners can generate significant amounts of clean energy from their solar panels.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 22.2 | 21.6 | 19.9 | 17 | 13.6 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 14.4 | 16.8 | 18.9 | 20.8 |
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| 18.3 | 18.1 | 16.5 | 13.3 | 9.6 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 9.4 | 12 | 14.6 | 16.6 |
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| 27.4 | 26 | 24.2 | 21.4 | 18.4 | 15.6 | 15.4 | 16.8 | 2..2 | 22.6 | 24.2 | 26.1 |
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| 76 | 98 | 69 | 51 | 43 | 56 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 50 | 74 | 65 |
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| 67 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 6 | 65 |
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| 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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| 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.7 |