Solar Power Profile - Hamilton, QLD 4007
More than 1158 homes in postcode 4007 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hamilton, Brisbane Airport, Doomben, Whinstanes, Ascot and Hamilton Central.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,406 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,097 kWh per day, or 16,825 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,555 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,944,445.875 per year.
Hamilton and 4007 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 12,282.25 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 102,352,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Hamilton
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hamilton: Eagle Farm Racecourse - approx. 1.2 km
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Hamilton Demographics
Hamilton and the postcode of 4007 has a total population of 14048 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 7915 households in Hamilton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 2130 per week per household.
About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hamilton is $2232/month. By installing solar power in Hamilton, the average household could save 9.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81976 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 2.31% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hamilton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hamilton
Ascot is a suburb located in the city of Brisbane, Queensland. It is situated approximately 7 kilometers north-east of the Central Business District. The suburb is known for its beautiful Queenslander homes and tree-lined streets, making it a popular residential area. It is also home to several parks and reserves such as the Ascot Park and Oriel Park. The Eagle Farm Racecourse, a heritage-listed horse racing track, is also located in the suburb.
Ascot enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The average daily temperature ranges from 21°C to 29°C, making it an ideal location for solar energy production. The suburb receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate solar power. Solar installers in Ascot can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should also be considered.
Installing solar panels in Ascot can provide several benefits to homeowners and businesses. Not only can it significantly reduce electricity bills, but it also helps to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy. With the increasing popularity of solar power, more and more solar installers are available in the suburb to provide quality solar panel installations. By harnessing the power of the sun, Ascot can continue to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly community.