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Solar Power Profile - Jarra Creek, QLD 4854

More than 994 homes in postcode 4854 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Jarra Creek, Jarra Creek, Bilyana, Birkalla, Bulgun, Cardstone, Dingo Pocket, Djarawong, East Feluga, Euramo, Feluga, Hull Heads, Kooroomool, Lower Tully, Merryburn, Midgenoo, Mount Mackay, Munro Plains, Murray Upper, Murrigal, Rockingham, Silky Oak, Tully, Tully Heads, Walter Hill and Warrami.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,337 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 37,926 kWh per day, or 13,843 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,427.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,422,523.25 per year.

Jarra Creek and 4854 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 10,105.39 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 84,211,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4854

207th

State Wide

896th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Jarra Creek

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4854

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4854

Daily Avg Sunshine in Jarra Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Jarra Creek: Upper Murray Tm - approx. 9.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Jarra Creek

Shorecan Electrical

Shorecan Electrical

Ravenshoe, 4888

Positively Powered. Save Money And Energy.

Solect Energy

Solect Energy

26 Jackey Jackey Street, 4852

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

Mission Solar and Electrical

Mission Solar and Electrical

13 Shepherd Close, 4852

Mission Solar and Electrical Installs Solar Power Systems.

E.F.R Electrical

E.F.R Electrical

East Feluga Road, 4854

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Jarra Creek, 4854

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Homes With Solar

994

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 4854 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

$2,427/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Jarra Creek based on the average solar system size for 4854, 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

$3,460,748/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

8,337 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4854 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

37,926 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 Jarra Creek. 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

13,843 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 Jarra Creek. 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

48

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 4854 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

$2,422,523/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 4854. 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

$25,012,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4854, 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

10,105 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4854 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

141,475 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4854 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

84,211,583 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4854 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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Jarra Creek Demographics

Jarra Creek and the postcode of 4854 has a total population of 4982 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 2345 households in Jarra Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1296 per week per household.

About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Jarra Creek is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Jarra Creek, the average household could save 15.56% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $133708 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 3.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Jarra Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Jarra Creek

Bilyana is a small town located in Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Cassowary Coast Region and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its lush greenery and scenic views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Kirrama Range and the Cardwell Range.

One of the main attractions of Bilyana is the Kirrama National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers visitors the chance to explore the local rainforest. Other popular attractions include the Bilyana Rest Area, which provides a great spot for picnics and camping, and the nearby town of Cardwell, which is known for its beautiful beaches and fishing opportunities.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Bilyana is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels and generate renewable energy. By installing solar panels in Bilyana, homeowners and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and save money on their energy bills. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal angle and orientation for their panels, as well as identify any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.

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