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Solar Power Profile - Highgate Hill, QLD 4101

More than 1647 homes in postcode 4101 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Highgate Hill, Mater Hill, Mater Hospital, South Bank, South Brisbane Bc, South Brisbane and West End.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,393 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 54,603 kWh per day, or 19,930 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 $3,487,766.625 per year.

Highgate Hill and 4101 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 14,548.9 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 121,240,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4101

162nd

State Wide

644th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Highgate Hill

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4101

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4101

Daily Avg Sunshine in Highgate Hill
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Highgate Hill: Brisbane Regional Office - approx. 1.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Highgate Hill

OTI Power

OTI Power

991 Stanley Street East, 4169

Owners. Tenants. Investors

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

Community Solar Statistics - Highgate Hill, 4101

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Homes With Solar

1,647

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 4101 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

$2,108/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Highgate Hill based on the average solar system size for 4101, 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

$4,982,524/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,393 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4101 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

54,603 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 Highgate Hill. 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

19,930 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 Highgate Hill. 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

72

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 4101 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

$3,487,767/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 4101. 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

$37,178,700

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4101, 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

14,549 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4101 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

203,685 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4101 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

121,240,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4101 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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Highgate Hill Demographics

Highgate Hill and the postcode of 4101 has a total population of 30489 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 17350 households in Highgate Hill, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1973 per week per household.

About 31% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Highgate Hill is $2031/month. By installing solar power in Highgate Hill, the average household could save 8.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $74323 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 2.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Highgate 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 Highgate Hill

Highgate Hill is a vibrant suburb located in the inner-south of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is situated just 2 kilometers away from the Brisbane CBD and is a highly sought-after residential area due to its proximity to the city and its many attractions. Highgate Hill is known for its beautiful old Queenslander homes, stunning views of the city skyline, and its bustling cafes and restaurants.

Highgate Hill experiences a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners in Highgate Hill can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in the area can help residents select the best solar panels for their homes and ensure they are installed correctly for maximum efficiency.

By installing solar panels in Highgate Hill, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Solar power is a renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. In addition, homeowners who install solar panels can save money on their electricity bills by generating their own power and selling any excess energy back to the grid. With the many benefits of solar power, it's no wonder that more and more residents in Highgate Hill are turning to solar energy to power their homes.

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