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Solar Power Profile - Kureen, QLD 4885

More than 885 homes in postcode 4885 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kureen, Butchers Creek, Glen Allyn, Jaggan, Malanda, North Johnstone, Peeramon, Tarzali and Topaz.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,871 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 26,846 kWh per day, or 9,799 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,714,788.25 per year.

Kureen and 4885 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 7,153.27 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 59,610,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4885

237th

State Wide

1098th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Kureen

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4885

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4885

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kureen
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kureen: Malanda - approx. 2.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kureen

Shorecan Electrical

Shorecan Electrical

Ravenshoe, 4888

Positively Powered. Save Money And Energy.

East Coast Energy Solutions

East Coast Energy Solutions

3/200 Spence Street, 4870

Your Local Energy Professionals!

De Rose Electrical

De Rose Electrical

Mooroobool, 4870

Power your home with the sun's energy

Galactic Solar Solutions

Galactic Solar Solutions

41 Treetop Drive, 4868

Powering your world with the sun

Community Solar Statistics - Kureen, 4885

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Homes With Solar

803

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 4885 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

$1,082/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Kureen based on the average solar system size for 4885, 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

$1,673,680/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,784 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4885 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

18,117 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 Kureen. 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

6,468 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 Kureen. 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

31

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 4885 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

$1,171,508/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 4885. 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

$12,034,947

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4885, 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

4,660 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4885 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

68,203 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4885 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

40,732,399 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4885 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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Kureen Demographics

Kureen and the postcode of 4885 has a total population of 3611 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 1691 households in Kureen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1269 per week per household.

About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kureen is $1339/month. By installing solar power in Kureen, the average household could save 11.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102485 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 2.9% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kureen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Kureen

Butchers Creek is a small town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by lush rainforests and rolling hills. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful escape.

One of the main attractions of Butchers Creek is its proximity to the Herberton Range National Park, which boasts a range of hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The town is also home to a number of local cafes and restaurants, offering visitors the chance to sample some of the region's delicious local produce.

Butchers Creek is an ideal location for solar power installations, with its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues. Solar panels should be installed at an optimal angle of around 23 degrees, facing north to maximise solar yields. With the help of a reputable solar installer, residents of Butchers Creek can benefit from significant savings on their energy bills, while also reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.

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