Solar Power Profile - Bald Knob, QLD 4552
More than 3066 homes in postcode 4552 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bald Knob, Baroon Pocket, Mountain View, Balmoral Ridge, Booroobin, Cambroon, Conondale, Crystal Waters, Curramore, Elaman Creek, Harper Creek, Maleny, North Maleny, Reesville, Witta and Wootha.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,268 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 64,360 kWh per day, or 23,491 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,110,995 per year.
Bald Knob and 4552 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 17,148.43 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 142,903,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Bald Knob
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bald Knob: Maleny Mary Cairncross Ave - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Bald Knob, 4552
Bald Knob Demographics
Bald Knob and the postcode of 4552 has a total population of 8248 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 4141 households in Bald Knob, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1259 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bald Knob is $1700/month. By installing solar power in Bald Knob, the average household could save 6.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56505 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 2.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bald Knob is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bald Knob
Balmoral Ridge is a charming town located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, rolling hills, and lush greenery. The town is home to many local attractions, including the Balmoral Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, and the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, a nature reserve that is home to many native Australian animals and plants.
Balmoral Ridge enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, with the highest levels of sunshine occurring between December and February. Solar installers in Balmoral Ridge can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angles and orientations to produce high yields of solar energy.
Installing solar energy in Balmoral Ridge has many benefits. Not only does it help reduce your carbon footprint and promote renewable energy, but it can also save you money on your energy bills. With the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angles and orientations, solar power is an excellent investment for homeowners and businesses alike. Solar installers in Balmoral Ridge can help you design and install a solar energy system that meets your energy needs and fits your budget.