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Solar Power Profile - Aurukun, QLD 4892

More than 68 homes in postcode 4892 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Aurukun, Arbouin, Bellevue, Coen, Dixie, Gamboola, Groganville, Highbury, Iron Range, Kowanyama, Lakefield, Laura, Lizard, Lyndside, Maramie, Palmer, Pormpuraaw, Ravensworth, Staaten, Wrotham, Yagoonya, Yarraden, Abingdon Downs, Archer River, Edward River, Gununa, Holroyd River, Lockhart River, Mount Mulgrave, Red River, South Wellesley Islands, Wellesley Islands and West Wellesley Islands.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,398 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,091 kWh per day, or 2,588 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $6,643 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $452,937.625 per year.

Aurukun and 4892 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 1,889.24 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 15,743,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4892

335th

State Wide

1835th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Aurukun

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4892

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4892

Daily Avg Sunshine in Aurukun
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Aurukun: Aurukun Shire Council - approx. 866 m

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Community Solar Statistics - Aurukun, 4892

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Homes With Solar

57

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 4892 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

$3,365/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Aurukun based on the average solar system size for 4892, 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

$344,859/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

568 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4892 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,604 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 Aurukun. 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

1,202 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 Aurukun. 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

7

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 4892 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

$241,348/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 4892. 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

$2,235,919

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4892, 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

830 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4892 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

13,926 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4892 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

8,395,007 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4892 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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Aurukun Demographics

Aurukun and the postcode of 4892 has a total population of 4555 people, with a median age of 30 years. There are 1632 households in Aurukun, with an average of 1.2 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.4 with a median income of 1080 per week per household.

About 7% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Aurukun is $600/month. By installing solar power in Aurukun, the average household could save 92.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $792867 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 11.83% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Aurukun is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Aurukun

Abingdon Downs is a small town located in the far north of Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Gulf Savannah region, surrounded by vast grasslands and rugged terrain, making it a popular destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. The town is home to several local landmarks, including the Abingdon Downs Homestead, which dates back to the 1890s, and the nearby Cobbold Gorge, a spectacular natural wonder that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Abingdon Downs is blessed with abundant sunshine, with an average of over 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power generation, with many local businesses and households already taking advantage of the benefits of solar energy. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Abingdon Downs is generally facing north at an angle of around 23 degrees, which maximises solar yields and minimises shading issues. With the help of local solar installers, residents can easily install solar panels on their homes and businesses, reducing their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and saving money on their power bills.

By harnessing the power of the sun, Abingdon Downs is leading the way in renewable energy and sustainable living. Solar power is an excellent investment for the future, providing a reliable source of clean energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With its abundant sunshine, stunning natural scenery, and welcoming community, Abingdon Downs is the perfect place to embrace solar power and join the growing movement towards a more sustainable future.

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