Solar Power Profile - Forest Lake, QLD 4078
More than 5705 homes in postcode 4078 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forest Lake and Ellen Grove.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 29,880 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 130,937 kWh per day, or 47,792 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,363,600.875 per year.
Forest Lake and 4078 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 34,888.16 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 290,734,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4078
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State Wide
202nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Forest Lake
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forest Lake: Forest Lake - approx. 1.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Forest Lake, 4078
Forest Lake Demographics
Forest Lake and the postcode of 4078 has a total population of 25276 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 9258 households in Forest Lake, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1838 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Forest Lake is $1664/month. By installing solar power in Forest Lake, the average household could save 7.36% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63226 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 1.54% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forest Lake is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Forest Lake
Ellen Grove is a small suburb located in the south-west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 21 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and is part of the City of Brisbane local government area. The suburb is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it a perfect place for families and retirees. Ellen Grove is surrounded by beautiful parks and reserves, including Forest Lake Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities.
With an average of 261 sunny days per year, Ellen Grove is an ideal location for solar power. The suburb receives an average daily solar radiation of 5.4 hours per square metre, making it a perfect place for solar panel installation. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in Ellen Grove, with many homes and businesses installing solar panels to take advantage of the abundant sunshine and reduce their electricity bills. Solar installers in Ellen Grove offer a range of services, including solar panel installation, maintenance, and repair.
Installing solar panels in Ellen Grove can provide many benefits, including reducing your carbon footprint, saving money on electricity bills, and increasing the value of your property. Solar panels can also help to reduce your reliance on the grid, providing a reliable source of energy even during power outages. With the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, and minimal shading issues, solar yields in Ellen Grove are high, making it a great investment for homeowners and businesses alike.