Solar Power Profile - Canowindra, QLD 4209
More than 12406 homes in postcode 4209 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Canowindra, Coomera, Pimpama, Upper Coomera and Willow Vale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 84,186 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 372,926 kWh per day, or 136,118 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $23,820,648.25 per year.
Canowindra and 4209 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 99,366.14 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 828,051,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4209
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State Wide
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Australia Wide
Solar Power in Canowindra
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Canowindra: Ormeau (stewarts Rd) - approx. 1.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Canowindra, 4209
Canowindra Demographics
Canowindra and the postcode of 4209 has a total population of 69599 people, with a median age of 30 years. There are 23951 households in Canowindra, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1932 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Canowindra is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Canowindra, the average household could save 8.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $70373 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 1.91% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Canowindra is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Canowindra
CANOWINDRA is a small town located in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 40 km south-west of Brisbane and is known for its picturesque natural beauty, including the nearby mountain ranges of Mount French and Mount Edwards. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Canowindra Hotel and the Canowindra Trading Post.
The weather in CANOWINDRA is characterised by hot summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of around 20°C. The town receives a high amount of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in CANOWINDRA can maximise their solar yields and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.
By installing solar energy systems, residents and businesses in CANOWINDRA can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. There are many reputable solar installers in the area who can help residents and businesses to design and install solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs.