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Solar Power Profile - Applethorpe, QLD 4378

More than 147 homes in postcode 4378 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Applethorpe.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,022 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,478 kWh per day, or 1,634 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 $286,032.25 per year.

Applethorpe and 4378 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 1,192.82 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 9,940,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4378

354th

State Wide

1965th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Applethorpe

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4378

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4378

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

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Applethorpe

Marsh Electrical

Marsh Electrical

Stanthorpe, 4380

Powering your future with solar energy

Electrical Worx Warwick

Electrical Worx Warwick

46 King Street, 4370

Empowering Warwick with clean, affordable solar energy.

Solar Blessing

Solar Blessing

Stanthorpe, 4380

Power your home or business with clean, renewable energy

Saturn Electrical

Saturn Electrical

Warwick, 4370

Powering your future with reliable solutions

Community Solar Statistics - Applethorpe, 4378

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Homes With Solar

146

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 4378 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

$1,864/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Applethorpe based on the average solar system size for 4378, 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

$408,565/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

970 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4378 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

4,346 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 Applethorpe. 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

1,582 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 Applethorpe. 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

6

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 4378 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

$285,980/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 4378. 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

$3,065,648

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4378, 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

1,061 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4378 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

16,647 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4378 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

9,940,115 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4378 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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Applethorpe Demographics

Applethorpe and the postcode of 4378 has a total population of 537 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 223 households in Applethorpe, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1408 per week per household.

About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Applethorpe is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Applethorpe, the average household could save 12.28% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105559 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 2.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Applethorpe is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Applethorpe

Located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, APPLETHORPE QLD 4378 is a charming town that is known for its scenic beauty and rich history. The town is situated at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. APPLETHORPE is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and stunning mountain ranges that offer breathtaking views.

One of the main attractions of APPLETHORPE is the Granite Belt, which is a popular wine region that boasts of some of the best vineyards in Australia. The region is also known for its fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Other popular attractions in the town include the Stanthorpe Heritage Museum, the Girraween National Park, and the Sundown National Park.

With an average of 300 sunny days per year, APPLETHORPE is an ideal location for solar power installation. The town receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, which makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective. By installing solar panels, residents of APPLETHORPE can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. Solar installers in the town can help residents determine the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as identify any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.

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