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Solar Power Profile - Innisfail Estate, QLD 4860

More than 1681 homes in postcode 4860 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Innisfail Estate, O’briens Hill, Valettas Estate, Bamboo Creek, Belvedere, Coconuts, Cooroo Lands, Coorumba, Coquette Point, Cullinane, Daradgee, East Innisfail, East Palmerston, Eaton, Eubenangee, Fitzgerald Creek, Flying Fish Point, Garradunga, Goondi, Goondi Bend, Goondi Hill, Hudson, Innisfail, Jubilee Heights, Mighell, Mundoo, Nerada, Ngatjan, Njatjan, O'briens Hill, Palmerston, Pin Gin Hill, South Innisfail, Stoters Hill, Sundown, Upper Daradgee, Vasa Views, Wanjuru, Webb and Wooroonooran.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,989 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 60,940 kWh per day, or 22,243 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,892,542.5 per year.

Innisfail Estate and 4860 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 16,237.39 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 135,311,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4860

156th

State Wide

611st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Innisfail Estate

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4860

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4860

Daily Avg Sunshine in Innisfail Estate
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Innisfail Estate: Innisfail - approx. 1.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Innisfail Estate

Shorecan Electrical

Ravenshoe, 4888

Positively Powered. Save Money And Energy.

Solect Energy

26 Jackey Jackey Street, 4852

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

ADP Electrical

5 Edgerton Road, 4860

Power your life with the sun

Rossgo's Electrical

Gordonvale, 4865

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Innisfail Estate, 4860

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Homes With Solar

1,417

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 4860 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

$2,036/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Innisfail Estate based on the average solar system size for 4860, 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

$5,560,511/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,725 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4860 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

60,676 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 Innisfail Estate. 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

21,979 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 Innisfail Estate. 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

73

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 4860 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

$3,892,279/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 4860. 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

$38,965,836

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4860, 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

15,973 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4860 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

227,059 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4860 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

135,311,319 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4860 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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Innisfail Estate Demographics

Innisfail Estate and the postcode of 4860 has a total population of 10255 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 4737 households in Innisfail Estate, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1175 per week per household.

About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Innisfail Estate is $1285/month. By installing solar power in Innisfail Estate, the average household could save 14.91% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $128150 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 3.76% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Innisfail Estate is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Innisfail Estate

Bamboo Creek is a small rural town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. The town is situated in the Cassowary Coast Region and is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests. The town is known for its serene environment and natural beauty. Bamboo Creek is home to many attractions such as the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine, which is a popular tourist destination. The Tin Mine is a historical site that gives visitors a glimpse into the town's rich mining history. Another attraction in the town is the Bamboo Creek Hotel, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Bamboo Creek experiences a tropical climate with high humidity throughout the year. The town receives abundant sunshine all year round, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Bamboo Creek is between 20 to 30 degrees facing north. The potential shading issues in the town are minimal, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. The average solar yield in Bamboo Creek is around 4.2 hours per day, making it an excellent location for solar power generation.

Installing solar energy in Bamboo Creek has many benefits. The town's abundant sunshine and minimal shading issues make it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is environmentally friendly and reduces carbon emissions. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Bamboo Creek can reduce their electricity bills significantly. Solar installers in Bamboo Creek can help residents and businesses in the town to choose the best solar panel system that suits their energy needs. With the town's abundant sunshine and ideal climate, Bamboo Creek is an excellent location for solar power generation.

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