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Solar Power Profile - Picnic Bay, QLD 4819

More than 773 homes in postcode 4819 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Picnic Bay, Arcadia Bay, Arcadia, Florence Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, Nelly Bay and West Point.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,041 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 25,932 kWh per day, or 9,465 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,656,406.5 per year.

Picnic Bay and 4819 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 6,909.45 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 57,578,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4819

247th

State Wide

1194th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Picnic Bay

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4819

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4819

Daily Avg Sunshine in Picnic Bay
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Picnic Bay: Magnetic Island - Nelly Bay - approx. 2.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Picnic Bay

True North Solar

True North Solar

22 Hills Street, 4814

Townsville's clean energy specialists.

On Point Solar & Electrical

On Point Solar & Electrical

North Ward, 4810

Electrical, Solar & Air-Conditioning.

Barra Electrical

Barra Electrical

13 Gurney Street, 4814

Your trusted Townsville solar installers.

Horan & Bird

Horan & Bird

144 Charters Towers Road, 4812

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Picnic Bay, 4819

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Homes With Solar

484

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 4819 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

$521/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Picnic Bay based on the average solar system size for 4819, 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

$670,277/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,334 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4819 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

7,252 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 Picnic Bay. 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

2,587 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 Picnic Bay. 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

18

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 4819 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

$469,166/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 4819. 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

$4,284,252

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4819, 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

1,863 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4819 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

27,310 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4819 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

16,311,966 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4819 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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Picnic Bay Demographics

Picnic Bay and the postcode of 4819 has a total population of 2115 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 1495 households in Picnic Bay, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 1001 per week per household.

About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Picnic Bay is $1353/month. By installing solar power in Picnic Bay, the average household could save 13.38% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $114948 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 4.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Picnic Bay is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Picnic Bay

Arcadia is a suburb located in the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the slopes of Castle Hill, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The suburb is known for its lush greenery, peaceful atmosphere, and stunning natural landscapes, making it a popular tourist destination.

With an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, Arcadia is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is around 23 degrees, facing north. However, shading issues may arise due to the surrounding trees and hills. Despite this, solar yields in Arcadia are still high, making it a great place for solar installers to set up shop.

Installing solar energy in Arcadia not only benefits the environment but also helps homeowners save money on their electricity bills. With the increasing cost of electricity, solar power is a smart investment for any household. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

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