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Solar Power Profile - Cattle Creek, QLD 4407

More than 121 homes in postcode 4407 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cattle Creek, Cecil Plains, Dunmore and Nangwee.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,204 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,620 kWh per day, or 2,051 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 $358,977.5 per year.

Cattle Creek and 4407 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 1,497.23 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 12,476,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4407

344th

State Wide

1898th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Cattle Creek

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4407

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4407

Daily Avg Sunshine in Cattle 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 Cattle Creek: Cattle Creek - approx. 4.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cattle Creek

Condamine Electric Company

Condamine Electric Company

18156 Warrego Highway, 4405

Powering your future with sustainable solar solutions.

Edgar Electrical

Edgar Electrical

14 Ayrton Street, 4405

Powering homes with the sun's energy

Knights Electrical Services (QLD)

Knights Electrical Services (QLD)

4 Crocker Street, 4357

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Cattle Creek, 4407

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Homes With Solar

118

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 4407 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

$2,641/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Cattle Creek based on the average solar system size for 4407, 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

$512,528/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology mean global daily irradiation for Cattle 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

907 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4407 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,323 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 Cattle 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

1,754 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 Cattle 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

7

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 4407 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

$358,681/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 4407. 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

$3,611,403

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4407, 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

1,200 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4407 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

20,664 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4407 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

12,476,620 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4407 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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Cattle Creek Demographics

Cattle Creek and the postcode of 4407 has a total population of 437 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 202 households in Cattle Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1292 per week per household.

About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cattle Creek is $927/month. By installing solar power in Cattle Creek, the average household could save 26.41% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $226985 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 4.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cattle 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 Cattle Creek

CATTLE CREEK is a small town located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 300km west of Brisbane and is known for its rural charm and natural beauty. The town is surrounded by vast farmlands and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of CATTLE CREEK is its stunning natural scenery. The town is located in close proximity to several mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Bunya Mountains. These ranges offer breathtaking views and are popular destinations for hiking and camping. Other attractions in the area include the CATTLE CREEK Racecourse and the CATTLE CREEK Hotel, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

CATTLE CREEK is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and clear skies. The town experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in CATTLE CREEK is between 20-30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and produce their own renewable energy. Solar power can help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, making it a smart choice for those looking to live sustainably in CATTLE CREEK.

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