Solar Power Profile - Meringandan West, QLD 4352
More than 7791 homes in postcode 4352 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Meringandan West, Grape Tree, Hampton, Palm Tree, Toowoomba Mc, Amiens, Ballard, Bapaume, Birnam, Blanchview, Branchview, Cabarlah, Cawdor, Cement Mills, Coalbank, Condamine Plains, Cutella, Derrymore, Djuan, Doctor Creek, Evergreen, Fifteen Mile, Geham, Glencoe, Gore, Gowrie Junction, Gowrie Little Plain, Grapetree, Groomsville, Highfields, Highgrove, Hodgson Vale, Iredale, Karara, Kleinton, Kulpi, Kurrowah, Lilyvale, Lyra, Maclagan, Malling, Meringandan, Merritts Creek, Mount Luke, Muniganeen, Murphys Creek, Narko, North Maclagan, Nutgrove, Oman Ama, Palmtree, Pampas, Pechey, Peranga, Perseverance, Postmans Ridge, Pozieres, Preston, Ramsay, Rangemore, Ravensbourne, Severnlea, Silver Ridge, Spring Bluff, St Aubyn, Thornville, Tummaville, Umbiram, Upper Lockyer, Vale View, Whichello, White Mountain, Withcott, Woodleigh, Woolmer, Wutul, Wyreema, Yalangur and Yandilla.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 47,494 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 216,042 kWh per day, or 78,855 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $13,799,682.75 per year.
Meringandan West and 4352 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 57,564.15 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 479,701,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4352
26th
State Wide
61st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Meringandan West
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Meringandan West: Cooby Creek Dam - approx. 5.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Meringandan West, 4352
Meringandan West Demographics
Meringandan West and the postcode of 4352 has a total population of 29247 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 11086 households in Meringandan West, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2001 per week per household.
About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Meringandan West is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Meringandan West, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73906 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 1.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Meringandan West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Meringandan West
Amiens is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 200 km southwest of Brisbane and 20 km west of Stanthorpe. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, including the stunning Girraween National Park, which is located just a short drive away. The park is home to several mountain ranges, including Mount Norman, Mount Marley and Mount Norman, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Amiens enjoys a subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Amiens can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help residents to design and install solar systems that are tailored to their specific needs, taking into account potential shading issues and other factors that may affect solar yields.
There are many benefits to installing solar power in Amiens. Not only can it help to reduce energy bills and increase energy independence, but it also has positive environmental impacts by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. With the support of local solar installers, residents of Amiens can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy.