Solar Power Profile - Archerfield, QLD 4108
More than 1309 homes in postcode 4108 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Archerfield, Archerfield Bc and Coopers Plains.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,816 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 47,655 kWh per day, or 17,394 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,043,963.125 per year.
Archerfield and 4108 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 12,697.62 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 105,813,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4108
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State Wide
667th
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Solar Power in Archerfield
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Archerfield: Coopers Plains Alert - approx. 458 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Archerfield, 4108
Archerfield Demographics
Archerfield and the postcode of 4108 has a total population of 5884 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 2456 households in Archerfield, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1567 per week per household.
About 47% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Archerfield is $1729/month. By installing solar power in Archerfield, the average household could save 11.08% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $95241 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 2.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Archerfield is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Archerfield
Archerfield is a suburb located in the southern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a small and peaceful town with a population of approximately 510 people. One of the main attractions of Archerfield is the Archerfield Airport, which is a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. The airport offers a range of aviation services, including aircraft maintenance, flight training, and charter flights. Additionally, Archerfield has a number of parks and reserves, such as the Archerfield Wetlands Park, which is a great place for birdwatching and nature walks.
Archerfield has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Archerfield can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when designing solar energy systems. Despite this, Archerfield's weather conditions are generally favourable for producing renewable energy, and installing solar panels can help residents and businesses save money on their electricity bills while reducing their carbon footprint.
Overall, Archerfield is a great location for solar power production and installation. The town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angle and orientation make it an ideal place for solar energy systems. Solar installers in Archerfield can take advantage of the town's favourable weather conditions to maximise solar yields and help residents and businesses save money on their electricity bills. Additionally, by installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Archerfield can contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and promoting the use of renewable energy sources.