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Solar Power Profile - Diddillibah, QLD 4559

More than 2025 homes in postcode 4559 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Diddillibah, Kiels Mountain, West Woombye and Woombye.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,897 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,436 kWh per day, or 20,964 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 $3,668,724.5 per year.

Diddillibah and 4559 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 15,303.72 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 127,531,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4559

159th

State Wide

620th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Diddillibah

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4559

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4559

Daily Avg Sunshine in Diddillibah
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Diddillibah: Buderim Post Office - approx. 4.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Diddillibah

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Uni Industries

Shop 18/278 Nicklin Way, 4575

Family Owned & Operated - Renewable Energy Experts

All Energy HQ

10 Jeffreys Rd, 4518

Highest quality solar products.

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

Solar it all makes CENTS

Community Solar Statistics - Diddillibah, 4559

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Homes With Solar

2,025

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 4559 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

$1,789/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Diddillibah based on the average solar system size for 4559, 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

$5,241,035/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,897 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4559 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

57,436 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 Diddillibah. 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

20,964 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 Diddillibah. 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

75

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 4559 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

$3,668,724/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 4559. 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

$38,689,500

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4559, 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

15,304 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4559 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

214,252 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4559 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

127,531,000 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4559 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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Diddillibah Demographics

Diddillibah and the postcode of 4559 has a total population of 7047 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 2679 households in Diddillibah, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1785 per week per household.

About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Diddillibah is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Diddillibah, the average household could save 7.64% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $65681 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 1.93% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Diddillibah is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Diddillibah

Diddillibah is a suburb located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated just 10 minutes away from Maroochydore, the commercial hub of the Sunshine Coast. The town is known for its lush greenery, serene atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The area is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful, laid-back lifestyle.

One of the major benefits of living in Diddillibah is the abundance of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents can easily install solar panels on their rooftops and generate their own electricity. The optimal solar panel angle in Diddillibah is between 20-30 degrees, facing north or north-east. While shading may be an issue in some areas, a good solar installer can help you find the best location for your panels to maximise solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Diddillibah not only helps residents save money on their electricity bills, but also contributes to a cleaner environment. By using renewable energy sources like solar power, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and help combat climate change. With the increasing popularity of solar power, there are many reputable solar installers in Diddillibah who can help you make the switch to clean, green energy.

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