Solar Power Profile - Lowmead, QLD 4676
More than 78 homes in postcode 4676 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lowmead and Gindoran.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 331 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,504 kWh per day, or 549 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $96,068 per year.
Lowmead and 4676 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 400.77 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 3,339,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4676
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State Wide
2327th
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Solar Power in Lowmead
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lowmead: Lowmead Post Office - approx. 326 m
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Lowmead Demographics
Lowmead and the postcode of 4676 has a total population of 151 people, with a median age of 57 years. There are 92 households in Lowmead, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 880 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lowmead is $1042/month. By installing solar power in Lowmead, the average household could save 9.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $83407 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 2.65% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lowmead is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lowmead
Gindoran is a small town located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque area surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The town has a population of just over 200 people, making it a peaceful and quiet place to live.
Despite its small size, Gindoran has a number of attractions and features that make it an attractive place to visit. The town is home to several historic buildings, including the Gindoran Hotel, which dates back to the early 1900s. The hotel is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its warm hospitality and delicious food.
Gindoran is also a great place to install solar panels. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for producing solar power, and there are a number of solar installers in the area who can help you get set up with a solar energy system. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, you can maximise your solar yields and take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to power your home or business with renewable energy.