Solar Power Profile - Brisbane City, QLD 4000
More than 331 homes in postcode 4000 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Brisbane City, Brisbane City Dc, Brisbane Gpo, Brisbane-city, Parliament House, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Brisbane Adelaide Street and Spring Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,518 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,331 kWh per day, or 5,596 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,938.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $979,267.625 per year.
Brisbane City and 4000 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 4,085.08 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 34,042,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Ranking
Postcode 4000
260th
State Wide
1331st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Brisbane City
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brisbane City: Brisbane (bcc) Alert - approx. 474 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Brisbane City, 4000
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Brisbane City Demographics
Brisbane City and the postcode of 4000 has a total population of 16643 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 11153 households in Brisbane City, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 1860 per week per household.
About 25% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Brisbane City is $1866/month. By installing solar power in Brisbane City, the average household could save 13.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $112762 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 3.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Brisbane City is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
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About Brisbane City
Located in Queensland, Australia, Brisbane is a vibrant and diverse city that offers a range of attractions and features for both locals and visitors. The city is known for its warm climate, stunning architecture, and bustling cultural scene. One of the most popular attractions in Brisbane is the South Bank Parklands, a sprawling green space that features a man-made beach, riverside promenade, and a range of cafes, restaurants, and bars. Other must-see attractions include the Story Bridge, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
Brisbane is blessed with plenty of sunshine, making it an ideal location for solar power. The city enjoys an average of 261 sunny days per year, with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for producing solar power and installing solar energy systems. Solar panels should be installed facing north to maximise exposure to the sun, and should be angled at around 27 degrees to achieve optimal performance. While shading can be an issue in some areas, the benefits of solar power in Brisbane far outweigh the potential drawbacks.
By installing solar panels in Brisbane, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the city's abundant sunshine to generate clean, renewable energy. This can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower energy bills, and reduce carbon emissions. There are a range of solar installers in Brisbane who can help to design and install solar energy systems that are tailored to the needs of individual properties. With its sunny climate and forward-thinking approach to renewable energy, Brisbane is an ideal location for anyone looking to harness the power of the sun.