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Solar Power Profile - Clump Point, QLD 4852

More than 1124 homes in postcode 4852 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Bingil Bay, Carmoo, Djiru, Dunk, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar, Mission Beach, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Tam O'shanter and Wongaling Beach.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,702 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 39,379 kWh per day, or 14,373 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 $2,515,333.625 per year.

Clump Point and 4852 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 10,492.29 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 87,435,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4852

202nd

State Wide

867th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Clump Point

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4852

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4852

Daily Avg Sunshine in Clump Point
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Clump Point: Bingil Bay - approx. 3.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Clump Point

Solect Energy

Solect Energy

26 Jackey Jackey Street, 4852

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

ADP Electrical

ADP Electrical

5 Edgerton Road, 4860

Power your life with the sun

Mission Solar and Electrical

Mission Solar and Electrical

13 Shepherd Close, 4852

Mission Solar and Electrical Installs Solar Power Systems.

E.F.R Electrical

E.F.R Electrical

East Feluga Road, 4854

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Clump Point, 4852

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Homes With Solar

1,124

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 4852 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 Clump Point based on the average solar system size for 4852, 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

$3,593,334/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

8,702 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4852 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

39,379 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 Clump Point. 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

14,373 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 Clump Point. 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

50

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 4852 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

$2,515,334/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 4852. 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

$26,107,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4852, 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

10,492 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4852 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

146,892 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4852 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

87,435,750 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4852 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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Clump Point Demographics

Clump Point and the postcode of 4852 has a total population of 3575 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 2031 households in Clump Point, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1244 per week per household.

About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Clump Point is $1400/month. By installing solar power in Clump Point, the average household could save 13.31% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $114356 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 3.46% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Clump Point is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Clump Point

Bingil Bay is a small coastal town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 8 km south of Mission Beach and is known for its beautiful beaches and lush tropical rainforests. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Bellenden Ker Range and the Clump Mountain National Park, which provide a picturesque backdrop for the area.

Bingil Bay enjoys a tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C. The town receives an average of 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bingil Bay can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to achieve maximum solar yields. However, potential shading issues from the surrounding rainforest should also be considered.

Installing solar energy in Bingil Bay can provide numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. The town's abundant sunshine and favorable climate make it an ideal location for renewable energy. By utilizing solar power, residents and businesses in Bingil Bay can take an important step towards a more sustainable future.

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