Region. 2147 is top solar postcode

Suburbs in the Blacktown local government area have the highest concentration of solar panels in the metropolitan area. The city’s top solar postcode is 2147, covering Seven Hills, Seven Hills West, Lalor Park and Kings Langley. About 18 per cent of people in the area have rooftop panels, placing it seventh on the NSW list of solar-powered communities, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

Blacktown Solar panel installation opened

Federal Energy Minister, Greg Combet, has unveiled a 276-panel solar installation, at Blacktown City Council’s works depot, which reduce greenhouse emisions at the site by 70 tonnes per year. The new installation is the fifth solar system installed at council facilities. The others include the Civic Centre, the William Lawson Childcare Centre, Max Webber Library and the administration building at Grantham Herritage Park.