Solar Power Profile - Lynford, QLD 4342
More than 746 homes in postcode 4342 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lynford, Crowley Vale, Forest Hill, Glen Cairn, Glenore Grove and Lockrose.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,828 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,500 kWh per day, or 7,848 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,373,312.5 per year.
Lynford and 4342 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 5,729.04 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 47,742,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Lynford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lynford: Mt Tarampa - approx. 5.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Lynford, 4342
Lynford Demographics
Lynford and the postcode of 4342 has a total population of 2499 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 1027 households in Lynford, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1352 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lynford is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Lynford, the average household could save 11.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102041 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 2.63% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lynford is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lynford
CROWLEY VALE QLD 4342 is a quaint town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Great Dividing Range, which provides breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. Crowley Vale is also home to several parks and reserves, including the Crowley Vale Nature Refuge, which is a protected area for native wildlife.
The weather in Crowley Vale is perfect for solar power, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. The optimal angle for solar panels in the area is 27 degrees, facing north. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels. Despite this, solar yields in Crowley Vale are high, making it an ideal location for solar power.
Installing solar energy in Crowley Vale has many benefits, including reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy bills, and increasing property value. There are several solar installers in the area that can help residents take advantage of these benefits. By harnessing the power of the sun, Crowley Vale can become a more sustainable and environmentally friendly community.