Solar Power Profile - Hatton Vale, QLD 4341
More than 4898 homes in postcode 4341 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hatton Vale, Blenheim, Kensington Grove, Kentville, Laidley, Laidley Creek West, Laidley Heights, Laidley North, Laidley South, Mount Berryman, Mulgowie, Plainland, Regency Downs, Summerholm, Thornton and Townson.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,553 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 127,164 kWh per day, or 46,415 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,122,600.5 per year.
Hatton Vale and 4341 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 33,882.95 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 282,357,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4341
68th
State Wide
183rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hatton Vale
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hatton Vale: Hattonvale Oshea Rd - approx. 1.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hatton Vale, 4341
Hatton Vale Demographics
Hatton Vale and the postcode of 4341 has a total population of 14923 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 6092 households in Hatton Vale, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1432 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hatton Vale is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Hatton Vale, the average household could save 9.23% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79287 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 2.23% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hatton Vale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hatton Vale
Blenheim is a small town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 90 km west of Brisbane and has a population of around 300 people. The town is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and farmland.
One of the main attractions in Blenheim is the nearby Lake Dyer, which offers a range of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The town also has a community hall, a sports oval, and a playground for children. Visitors can enjoy the local hospitality at the Blenheim Hotel, which has been a popular meeting place for locals and travellers alike for over 100 years.
Blenheim has an ideal climate for solar power, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year. This makes it a great location for solar panel installation, as it can generate a significant amount of renewable energy. Solar installers in Blenheim can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the minimal shading issues in the area. With the increasing demand for clean energy, solar power is becoming an attractive option for homeowners and businesses in Blenheim who want to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills.