Solar Power Profile - Howitt, QLD 4890
More than 111 homes in postcode 4890 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Howitt, Norman and Normanton.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,300 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,779 kWh per day, or 2,474 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,896.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $433,008.625 per year.
Howitt and 4890 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 1,806.02 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 15,050,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4890
335th
State Wide
1833rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Howitt
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Howitt: Stirling Station - approx. 18.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Howitt, 4890
Howitt Demographics
Howitt and the postcode of 4890 has a total population of 1230 people, with a median age of 30 years. There are 501 households in Howitt, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 1698 per week per household.
About 20% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Howitt is $992/month. By installing solar power in Howitt, the average household could save 32.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $281279 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 4.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Howitt is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Howitt
HOWITT QLD 4890 is a small town located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, such as the Great Dividing Range, which offers breathtaking views and is a popular spot for hiking and camping. HOWITT is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.
The town experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, HOWITT is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in HOWITT is around 23 degrees, facing north to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. While shading can be an issue, experienced solar installers in HOWITT can help to design a system that maximizes solar yields.
Installing solar energy in HOWITT can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills and carbon footprint, increasing property value, and supporting renewable energy. With the abundance of sunshine in HOWITT, solar power is a reliable and sustainable source of energy for both residential and commercial properties. By choosing to go solar, residents and businesses in HOWITT can contribute to a cleaner and brighter future for the town and the planet.