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Solar Power Profile - Merinda, QLD 4805

More than 2605 homes in postcode 4805 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Merinda, Rose Bay, Binbee, Bogie, Bowen, Brisk Bay, Delta, Gumlu, Guthalungra and Queens Beach.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 19,323 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 98,482 kWh per day, or 35,946 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,427.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,290,537.75 per year.

Merinda and 4805 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 26,240.58 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 218,671,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4805

121st

State Wide

369th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Merinda

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4805

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4805

Daily Avg Sunshine in Merinda
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merinda: Bowen Pump Station Alert - approx. 4.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Merinda

Domelec

Domelec

Bowen, 4805

Powering your future with solar energy

Refrigerated Technologies

Refrigerated Technologies

8 Fitzalan Street, 4805

Powering your future with solar energy

Tailored Energy Solutions

Tailored Energy Solutions

5 William Murray Drive, 4802

Tailored Energy Solutions: Powering Your Future

Xscape2 The Smart Solution Service

Xscape2 The Smart Solution Service

Cannon Valley, 4800

Efficient. Sustainable. Reliable.

Community Solar Statistics - Merinda, 4805

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Homes With Solar

1,060

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 4805 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

$977/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Merinda based on the average solar system size for 4805, 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

$4,193,836/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

8,863 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4805 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

45,806 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 Merinda. 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

16,621 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 Merinda. 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

90

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 4805 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

$2,935,639/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 4805. 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

$27,054,117

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4805, 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

12,091 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4805 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

171,295 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4805 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

102,053,834 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4805 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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Merinda Demographics

Merinda and the postcode of 4805 has a total population of 10111 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 4831 households in Merinda, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1344 per week per household.

About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Merinda is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Merinda, the average household could save 13.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $115881 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 3.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Merinda is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Merinda

BINBEE QLD 4805 is a small town located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. Despite its small size, the town boasts a number of unique features and attractions. One of the most notable landmarks in the area is Mount Coolon, a mountain range located just a short distance from the town.

With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, BINBEE QLD 4805 is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town's location in the heart of Queensland's sunny Whitsunday Region makes it an ideal location for solar energy installation. Solar panels installed in BINBEE QLD 4805 can be positioned to take full advantage of the area's abundant sunshine, maximizing solar yields and minimizing shading issues.

By installing solar panels in BINBEE QLD 4805, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy. Solar power is a great way to reduce energy costs and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. For those interested in solar power installation, there are a number of reputable solar installers in the area who can provide expert advice and installation services.

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