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Solar Power Profile - Glen Aplin, QLD 4381

More than 201 homes in postcode 4381 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glen Aplin and Fletcher.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,332 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,901 kWh per day, or 2,154 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $376,926.375 per year.

Glen Aplin and 4381 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 1,572.42 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 13,103,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4381

339th

State Wide

1856th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Glen Aplin

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4381

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4381

Daily Avg Sunshine in Glen Aplin
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glen Aplin: Rumbulara Vineyards - approx. 4.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Glen Aplin

Marsh Electrical

Stanthorpe, 4380

Powering your future with solar energy

Solar Blessing

Stanthorpe, 4380

Power your home or business with clean, renewable energy

Gathered Energy

Aerodrome Rd, 4378

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Glen Aplin, 4381

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Homes With Solar

201

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 4381 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

$1,852/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Glen Aplin based on the average solar system size for 4381, 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

$538,466/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,332 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4381 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,901 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 Glen Aplin. 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

2,154 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 Glen Aplin. 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

8

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 4381 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

$376,926/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 4381. 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

$3,996,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4381, 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

1,572 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4381 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

22,014 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4381 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

13,103,500 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4381 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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Glen Aplin Demographics

Glen Aplin and the postcode of 4381 has a total population of 587 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 300 households in Glen Aplin, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1036 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Glen Aplin is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Glen Aplin, the average household could save 14.25% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $122486 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 3.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glen Aplin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Glen Aplin

FLETCHER is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated near the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Bunya Mountains and the Main Range. The town has a rural atmosphere with a friendly community and is known for its peaceful and tranquil lifestyle.

The weather in FLETCHER is generally sunny and warm throughout the year, with an average of 300 sunny days per year. The town has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in FLETCHER is between 20 and 30 degrees facing north to maximize solar yields. While there may be potential shading issues due to the surrounding mountain ranges, solar installers in the area are experienced in finding the best locations for solar panels to ensure maximum efficiency.

Installing solar energy in FLETCHER is a great way to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and reduce energy costs. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents and businesses can benefit from renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power can also increase the value of properties and provide a reliable source of energy in case of power outages. By investing in solar energy, the community of FLETCHER can contribute to a more sustainable future and support the growth of the renewable energy industry.

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