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Solar Power Profile - Captain Creek, QLD 4677

More than 1368 homes in postcode 4677 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Captain Creek, Colosseum, Agnes Water, Eurimbula, Miriam Vale, Mount Tom, Round Hill and Seventeen Seventy.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,230 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,418 kWh per day, or 14,023 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,453,949.75 per year.

Captain Creek and 4677 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 10,236.79 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 85,306,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4677

210th

State Wide

905th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Captain Creek

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4677

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4677

Daily Avg Sunshine in Captain Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Captain Creek: Captain Creek Tm - approx. 2.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Captain Creek

Blue Mantis Electrics

49 Josefski Road, 4677

Power your home with clean, sustainable energy

Log Energy

Deepwater, 4674

Powering your future with solar energy

Agnes Water Electrical

Agnes Water, 4677

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Captain Creek, 4677

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Homes With Solar

362

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 4677 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

$509/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Captain Creek based on the average solar system size for 4677, 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

$1,226,858/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,764 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4677 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

13,330 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 Captain Creek. 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

4,792 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 Captain Creek. 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

34

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 4677 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

$858,766/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 4677. 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

$8,641,593

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4677, 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

3,466 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4677 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

50,044 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4677 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

29,857,187 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4677 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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Captain Creek Demographics

Captain Creek and the postcode of 4677 has a total population of 3529 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 2270 households in Captain Creek, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1072 per week per household.

About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Captain Creek is $1493/month. By installing solar power in Captain Creek, the average household could save 9.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85786 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 3.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Captain Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Captain Creek

Agnes Water is a picturesque coastal town located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Gladstone and is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and laid-back lifestyle. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including the Deepwater National Park and the Eurimbula National Park, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the region's diverse flora and fauna.

With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Agnes Water is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in Queensland's subtropical climate zone means that it receives plenty of sunshine, making it an excellent place for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Agnes Water can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise shading issues.

Installing solar energy in Agnes Water not only helps to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment but also provides significant cost savings for homeowners and businesses. By producing their own renewable energy, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on the grid and lower their electricity bills. With the rising cost of electricity, solar power is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.

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