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Solar Power Profile - Glenfern, QLD 4515

More than 1359 homes in postcode 4515 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glenfern, Hazeldean, Jimna, Kilcoy, Kingaham, Monsildale, Mount Kilcoy, Royston, Sandy Creek, Sheep Station Creek, Winya and Woolmar.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,896 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,985 kWh per day, or 14,230 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 $2,490,166.875 per year.

Glenfern and 4515 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 10,387.9 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 86,565,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4515

199th

State Wide

856th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Glenfern

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4515

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4515

Daily Avg Sunshine in Glenfern
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenfern: Kilcoy Post Office - approx. 4.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Glenfern

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

All Energy HQ

10 Jeffreys Rd, 4518

Highest quality solar products.

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

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SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

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Community Solar Statistics - Glenfern, 4515

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Homes With Solar

171

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 4515 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

$253/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Glenfern based on the average solar system size for 4515, 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

$592,604/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,427 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4515 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

6,439 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 Glenfern. 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

2,315 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 Glenfern. 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

23

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 4515 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

$414,806/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 4515. 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

$4,446,365

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4515, 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

1,675 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4515 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

24,173 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4515 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

14,421,812 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4515 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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Glenfern Demographics

Glenfern and the postcode of 4515 has a total population of 3974 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1729 households in Glenfern, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1403 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 Glenfern is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Glenfern, the average household could save 10.18% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $87444 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 2.54% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glenfern is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Glenfern

Glenfern is a small town located in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and 50 kilometres west of Caboolture. The town is known for its peaceful and scenic countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the nearby mountain ranges of D'Aguilar National Park and Mount Mee.

Glenfern enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents and businesses in Glenfern can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce clean and renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help property owners design and install solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs and budget.

Switching to solar power in Glenfern can bring many benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased property value. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can become more self-sufficient and less reliant on traditional energy sources. In addition, installing solar energy systems can help create local jobs and support the growth of the renewable energy industry in the region. With its sunny climate and picturesque surroundings, Glenfern is a prime location for solar power and a great place to live, work, and visit.

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