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Solar Power Profile - Alice River, QLD 4817

More than 7844 homes in postcode 4817 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Alice River, Rupertswood, Stableford, Bohle Plains, Hervey Range, Kirwan, Rangewood and Thuringowa Central.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 48,287 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 233,448 kWh per day, or 85,209 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $14,911,491 per year.

Alice River and 4817 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 62,202.57 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 518,354,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4817

33rd

State Wide

74th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Alice River

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4817

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4817

Daily Avg Sunshine in Alice River
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Alice River: Yabulu - approx. 4.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Alice River

True North Solar

True North Solar

22 Hills Street, 4814

Townsville's clean energy specialists.

On Point Solar & Electrical

On Point Solar & Electrical

North Ward, 4810

Electrical, Solar & Air-Conditioning.

Barra Electrical

Barra Electrical

13 Gurney Street, 4814

Your trusted Townsville solar installers.

Horan & Bird

Horan & Bird

144 Charters Towers Road, 4812

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Alice River, 4817

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Homes With Solar

5,132

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 4817 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

$1,082/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Alice River based on the average solar system size for 4817, 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

$14,555,518/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

32,767 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4817 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

159,287 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 Alice River. 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

57,996 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 Alice River. 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

254

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 4817 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

$10,188,794/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 4817. 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

$98,982,474

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4817, 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

42,275 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4817 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in QLD. 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

594,815 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4817 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in QLD, 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

354,191,573 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4817 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in QLD, 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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Alice River Demographics

Alice River and the postcode of 4817 has a total population of 28753 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 11570 households in Alice River, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1866 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Alice River is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Alice River, the average household could save 10.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $90459 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 1.97% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Alice River is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Alice River

Located in the northern part of Queensland, Australia, Alice River is a charming town that offers a peaceful and serene lifestyle. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. Alice River is home to several parks and reserves, including the Alice River Conservation Park and the Black River Stadium and Sporting Complex. The town also has a community center, a library, and a few local shops and restaurants.

Alice River experiences a tropical savanna climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The town receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 8.5 hours of sunlight per day. These weather conditions make Alice River an excellent location for solar power installation. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize their energy production. With the help of solar installers, homeowners and businesses in Alice River can reduce their electricity bills and contribute to a cleaner environment by using renewable energy sources.

The benefits of solar power in Alice River are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on the grid and generate their own electricity. This can lead to significant cost savings in the long run, as well as a reduced carbon footprint. Additionally, the Australian government offers several incentives and rebates for those who install solar panels, making it an even more attractive option. Overall, Alice River is a great location for solar power, with its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes providing the perfect environment for renewable energy generation.

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