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Solar Power Profile - Cardwell, QLD 4849

More than 425 homes in postcode 4849 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cardwell, Damper Creek, Hinchinbrook, Lumholtz and Rungoo.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,150 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,706 kWh per day, or 5,368 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $939,345.75 per year.

Cardwell and 4849 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 3,918.64 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 32,655,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4849

283rd

State Wide

1443rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Cardwell

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4849

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4849

Daily Avg Sunshine in Cardwell
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cardwell: Cardwell Marine Pde - approx. 1.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cardwell

Solect Energy

Solect Energy

26 Jackey Jackey Street, 4852

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

Mission Solar and Electrical

Mission Solar and Electrical

13 Shepherd Close, 4852

Mission Solar and Electrical Installs Solar Power Systems.

J&P Lahtinen Electrical

J&P Lahtinen Electrical

3 Gardiner Street, 4850

Power your home with the sun's energy

E.F.R Electrical

E.F.R Electrical

East Feluga Road, 4854

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Cardwell, 4849

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Homes With Solar

425

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 4849 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

$2,236/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Cardwell based on the average solar system size for 4849, 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

$1,341,923/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,150 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4849 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

14,706 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 Cardwell. 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

5,368 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 Cardwell. 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

18

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 4849 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

$939,346/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 4849. 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

$9,451,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4849, 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

3,919 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4849 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

54,861 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4849 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

32,655,333 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4849 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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Cardwell Demographics

Cardwell and the postcode of 4849 has a total population of 1165 people, with a median age of 60 years. There are 805 households in Cardwell, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 852 per week per household.

About 44% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cardwell is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Cardwell, the average household could save 14.33% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $123152 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 5.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cardwell is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Cardwell

CARDWELL QLD 4849 is a picturesque coastal town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated between Townsville and Cairns and is known for its stunning beaches, tropical rainforests, and rugged mountain ranges. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping. The town also offers a range of amenities including cafes, restaurants, and shops.

With an average of 300 sunny days per year, CARDWELL QLD 4849 is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it a prime location for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in CARDWELL QLD 4849 is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.

Installing solar energy in CARDWELL QLD 4849 can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills and decreasing carbon emissions. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in CARDWELL QLD 4849 can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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