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Solar Power Profile - Bentley Park, QLD 4869

More than 4291 homes in postcode 4869 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bentley Park, Centenary Park, Tamarind Gardens, Edmonton, Mount Peter and Wrights Creek.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 30,526 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 142,491 kWh per day, or 52,009 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,101,612.625 per year.

Bentley Park and 4869 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 37,966.57 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 316,388,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4869

74th

State Wide

196th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bentley Park

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4869

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4869

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bentley Park
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bentley Park: Mt Sheridan - approx. 922 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bentley Park

Buzzed Energy

Buzzed Energy

Manoora, 4870

Powering your home with sustainable energy

Go Green Energy

Go Green Energy

Redlynch, 4870

Solar power experts for the Cairns region.

Replenishable Energy

Replenishable Energy

29 Hartley Street, 4870

Cairns Solar PV Specialists.

G-Solar & Electrical

G-Solar & Electrical

32 Magazine Street, 4870

Effortless and Transparent Energy Solutions

Community Solar Statistics - Bentley Park, 4869

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Homes With Solar

4,291

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 4869 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

$2,108/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bentley Park based on the average solar system size for 4869, 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

$13,002,304/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

30,526 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4869 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

142,491 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 Bentley Park. 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

52,009 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 Bentley Park. 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

177

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 4869 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

$9,101,613/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 4869. 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

$91,576,800

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4869, 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

37,967 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4869 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

531,532 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4869 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

316,388,083 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4869 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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Bentley Park Demographics

Bentley Park and the postcode of 4869 has a total population of 18841 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 6961 households in Bentley Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1745 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 Bentley Park is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Bentley Park, the average household could save 11.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99505 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bentley Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bentley Park

CENTENARY PARK is a small suburb located in the Cairns region of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. There are several parks and green spaces in the area, including the popular Centenary Lakes, which features walking trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk over the lake. The town also has a range of local shops and restaurants, making it a convenient place to live.

The weather in CENTENARY PARK is typically warm and sunny, with an average of over 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, as the high levels of sunshine can lead to increased solar yields. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise energy production, while also taking into account any potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings.

Installing solar energy systems in CENTENARY PARK can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in the area can take a step towards a more sustainable future while also saving money on their energy costs. With the help of experienced solar installers, it's easy to make the switch to renewable energy and start enjoying the benefits of solar power in CENTENARY PARK.

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