Solar Power Profile - Grand Secret, QLD 4820
More than 1719 homes in postcode 4820 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Grand Secret, Alabama Hill, Balfes Creek, Basalt, Black Jack, Breddan, Broughton, Campaspe, Charters Towers, Charters Towers City, Columbia, Dotswood, Llanarth, Millchester, Mosman Park, Queenton, Richmond Hill, Seventy Mile, Southern Cross, Toll and Towers Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,188 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 56,223 kWh per day, or 20,521 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,591,244.125 per year.
Grand Secret and 4820 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 14,980.33 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 124,836,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4820
163rd
State Wide
642nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Grand Secret
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Grand Secret: Charters Towers Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Grand Secret, 4820
Grand Secret Demographics
Grand Secret and the postcode of 4820 has a total population of 8694 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 4378 households in Grand Secret, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1341 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Grand Secret is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Grand Secret, the average household could save 13.51% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $116115 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 3.02% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Grand Secret is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Grand Secret
Alabama Hill is a small town located in the north of Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Clarke Range and the Mount Wyatt Range, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Alabama Hill is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to live or visit.
With over 300 sunny days per year, Alabama Hill is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and lack of shading issues make it a prime spot for solar panel installation. Solar power is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. By installing solar panels in Alabama Hill, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and produce their own clean energy.
If you're interested in installing solar panels in Alabama Hill, there are a number of reputable solar installers in the area who can help. These installers can advise you on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation for your property, as well as provide information on potential shading issues and solar yields. By working with a professional solar installer, you can ensure that your solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently, maximizing their energy production and saving you money in the long run.