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Solar Power Profile - Birnam, QLD 4285

More than 6237 homes in postcode 4285 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Birnam, Ilbogan, Allenview, Beaudesert, Bromelton, Cainbable, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Chinghee Creek, Christmas Creek, Cryna, Darlington, Flinders Lakes, Gleneagle, Hillview, Innisplain, Josephville, Kagaru, Kerry, Knapp Creek, Kooralbyn, Lamington, Laravale, Monarch Glen, Mount Gipps, Mundoolun, Nindooinbah, Oaky Creek, Tabooba, Tabragalba, Tamrookum, Tamrookum Creek, Undullah, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub and Woodhill.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 41,547 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 180,086 kWh per day, or 65,731 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,502,993.25 per year.

Birnam and 4285 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 47,983.63 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 399,863,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4285

46th

State Wide

112nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Birnam

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4285

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4285

Daily Avg Sunshine in Birnam
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Birnam: Tabragalba - approx. 3.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Birnam

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

GFE Group

Suite 8/43 Tallebudgera Creek Road, 4220

Energy saving solutions.

REA Solar

19 Lennox Street, 4165

Powering your home with world leading solar technology.

SJB Electrical & Solar

44 Yangoora Crescent, 4214

Over 10 Years Experience.

Community Solar Statistics - Birnam, 4285

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Homes With Solar

6,237

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 4285 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

$1,852/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Birnam based on the average solar system size for 4285, 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

$16,432,847/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

41,547 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4285 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

180,086 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 Birnam. 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

65,731 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 Birnam. 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

241

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 4285 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

$11,502,993/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 4285. 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

$124,641,300

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4285, 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

47,984 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4285 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

671,771 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4285 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

399,863,583 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4285 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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Birnam Demographics

Birnam and the postcode of 4285 has a total population of 20311 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 8327 households in Birnam, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1476 per week per household.

About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Birnam is $1742/month. By installing solar power in Birnam, the average household could save 8.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76150 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 2.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Birnam is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Birnam

Allenview is a small rural town located in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 60 kilometres south of Brisbane and 15 kilometres west of Beaudesert. The area is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning mountain ranges, including Mount Barney and Mount Maroon.

Allenview benefits from a subtropical climate with long hours of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The average daily sunshine hours range from 7 hours in winter to 10 hours in summer, providing ample opportunity to harness the power of the sun. Solar installers in Allenview can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise any potential shading issues.

Investing in solar power in Allenview offers a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. By installing solar panels, homeowners and businesses in Allenview can take control of their energy usage and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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