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Solar Power Profile - Green Hill, QLD 4865

More than 1849 homes in postcode 4865 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Green Hill, Meringa, Pyramid, Goldsborough, Gordonvale, Kamma, Little Mulgrave and Packers Camp.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,979 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 59,965 kWh per day, or 21,887 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,830,264.375 per year.

Green Hill and 4865 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 15,977.51 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 133,145,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4865

147th

State Wide

561st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Green Hill

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Green Hill: Meringa Sugar Exp Stn - approx. 5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Green Hill

East Coast Energy Solutions

3/200 Spence Street, 4870

Your Local Energy Professionals!

Go Green Energy

Redlynch, 4870

Solar power experts for the Cairns region.

Replenishable Energy

29 Hartley Street, 4870

Cairns Solar PV Specialists.

Buzzed Electrical

Manoora, 4870

Powering your home with sustainable energy

Community Solar Statistics - Green Hill, 4865

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Green Hill Demographics

Green Hill and the postcode of 4865 has a total population of 7795 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 3149 households in Green Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1750 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Green Hill is $1647/month. By installing solar power in Green Hill, the average household could save 10.34% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $88874 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Green Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Green Hill

Goldsbrough is a small town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 30 km south-west of Cairns and is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and stunning mountain ranges, such as the Great Dividing Range and the Atherton Tablelands. The town is known for its peaceful and laid-back lifestyle, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, Goldsbrough is a perfect location for solar power. The town has a warm and humid tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 31°C throughout the year. The optimal angle for solar panels in Goldsbrough is between 20-25 degrees, and the best orientation is north-facing. However, it is essential to consider potential shading issues from surrounding trees and buildings.

Installing solar energy in Goldsbrough can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property value, and reducing carbon footprint. There are several solar installers in the area that can assist with the installation of solar panels, such as Goldsbrough Solar Solutions and FNQ Solar. With the abundance of sunshine in Goldsbrough, solar power is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering homes and businesses in the area.

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