Solar Power Profile - Kelso, QLD 4815
More than 5320 homes in postcode 4815 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kelso, Condon, Granite Vale, Gumlow, Pinnacles and Rasmussen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,387 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 140,619 kWh per day, or 51,326 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,982,038.625 per year.
Kelso and 4815 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 37,467.98 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 312,233,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4815
70th
State Wide
186th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Kelso
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kelso: Kirwan - approx. 9.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Kelso, 4815
Kelso Demographics
Kelso and the postcode of 4815 has a total population of 19560 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 7951 households in Kelso, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1486 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kelso is $1408/month. By installing solar power in Kelso, the average household could save 9.83% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $84467 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kelso is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kelso
Condon is a suburb located in the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 12 kilometers from the Townsville CBD. Condon is a peaceful and quiet area, perfect for families and retirees. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, including Riverway Park and Ross River Dam.
With an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, Condon is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. This makes it perfect for solar power systems, which can generate a significant amount of energy throughout the year. Solar installers in Condon can help residents take advantage of this abundant sunshine by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.
By installing solar power systems, residents of Condon can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on their electricity bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for homeowners who install solar power systems, such as the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and feed-in tariffs.