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Solar Power Profile - Ingham, QLD 4850

More than 2452 homes in postcode 4850 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ingham, Abergowrie, Allingham, Bambaroo, Bemerside, Blackrock, Braemeadows, Coolbie, Cordelia, Dalrymple Creek, Foresthome, Forrest Beach, Gairloch, Garrawalt, Halifax, Hawkins Creek, Helens Hill, Lannercost, Long Pocket, Lucinda, Macknade, Mount Fox, Orient, Peacock Siding, Taylors Beach, Toobanna, Trebonne, Upper Stone, Valley Of Lagoons, Victoria Plantation, Wallaman, Wharps and Yuruga.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,939 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 71,514 kWh per day, or 26,103 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,567,956.75 per year.

Ingham and 4850 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 19,055.19 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 158,793,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4850

145th

State Wide

538th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Ingham

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4850

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4850

Daily Avg Sunshine in Ingham
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ingham: Ingham Composite - approx. 1.5 km

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J&P Lahtinen Electrical

3 Gardiner Street, 4850

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Community Solar Statistics - Ingham, 4850

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Homes With Solar

2,347

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 4850 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

$1,748/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Ingham based on the average solar system size for 4850, 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

$6,525,548/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

14,834 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4850 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

71,409 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 Ingham. 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

25,998 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 Ingham. 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

86

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 4850 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

$4,567,852/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 4850. 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

$44,817,495

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4850, 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

18,950 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4850 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

266,668 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4850 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

158,793,145 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4850 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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Ingham Demographics

Ingham and the postcode of 4850 has a total population of 9833 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 5374 households in Ingham, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1161 per week per household.

About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ingham is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Ingham, the average household could save 13.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $113378 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 3.07% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ingham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Ingham

Located in Far North Queensland, Abergowrie is a small town with a population of just over 100 people. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and is situated near the Herbert River, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. Abergowrie is also home to the Abergowrie State Forest, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.

With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Abergowrie is an excellent location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Abergowrie is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, it's important to note that shading can be an issue in some areas, so it's important to work with a reputable solar installer to ensure optimal solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Abergowrie is a great way to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and reduce your carbon footprint. By producing your own renewable energy, you can save money on your energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. If you're interested in installing solar panels in Abergowrie, be sure to work with a qualified solar installer who can help you design a system that meets your unique energy needs.

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