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Solar Power Profile - Kirknie, QLD 4806

More than 1177 homes in postcode 4806 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kirknie, Arkendeith, Down River, Groper Creek Reserve, Keebah, Carstairs, Fredericksfield, Groper Creek, Home Hill, Inkerman, Osborne, Rangemore, Wangaratta and Wunjunga.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,196 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 69,647 kWh per day, or 25,421 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,768.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,448,702.125 per year.

Kirknie and 4806 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 18,557.33 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 154,644,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4806

149th

State Wide

564th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Kirknie

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4806

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4806

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kirknie
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kirknie: Clare - approx. 1.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kirknie

Sureline Solar & Electrical

Alligator Creek, 4816

Power up your home with Sureline Solar & Electrical

Laser Electrical Ayr

48 48-50 Gordon St, 4807

Powering your future with solar energy

Goldin Energy

Ayr, 4807

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Kirknie, 4806

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Homes With Solar

605

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 4806 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

$2,462/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Kirknie based on the average solar system size for 4806, 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

$4,554,190/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

9,935 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4806 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

49,673 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 Kirknie. 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

17,979 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 Kirknie. 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

75

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 4806 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

$3,187,861/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 4806. 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

$30,519,855

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4806, 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

13,060 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4806 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

185,945 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4806 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

110,823,518 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4806 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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Kirknie Demographics

Kirknie and the postcode of 4806 has a total population of 3409 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 1689 households in Kirknie, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1271 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kirknie is $1100/month. By installing solar power in Kirknie, the average household could save 28.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $245345 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 5.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kirknie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Kirknie

ARKENDEITH QLD 4806 is a small town located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain ranges, such as the Clarke and Conway ranges. The town is known for its peaceful and laid-back lifestyle, making it an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

With over 300 sunny days per year and an average temperature of 25°C, ARKENDEITH is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an excellent spot for solar panel installations. Solar installers in ARKENDEITH can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's low levels of air pollution and minimal shading issues make it a prime location for renewable energy.

Installing solar energy in ARKENDEITH offers numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased property value. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce the town's dependence on fossil fuels. By installing solar panels, residents of ARKENDEITH can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and contribute towards a sustainable future.

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