Solar Power Profile - Raglan, QLD 4697
More than 37 homes in postcode 4697 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Raglan.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 215 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,008 kWh per day, or 368 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $64,386 per year.
Raglan and 4697 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 268.64 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 2,238,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4697
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State Wide
2439th
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Solar Power in Raglan
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Raglan: Langmorn - approx. 4.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Raglan, 4697
Raglan Demographics
Raglan and the postcode of 4697 has a total population of 100 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 50 households in Raglan, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1125 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 Raglan is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Raglan, the average household could save 14.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $123504 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 2.95% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Raglan is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Raglan
Raglan is a charming town located in the Central Queensland region of Australia. It is situated approximately 30 km north of the city of Rockhampton and is known for its natural beauty and friendly locals. Raglan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Connors Range and Mount Hedlow, which provide a picturesque backdrop to the town.
One of the main attractions of Raglan is the beautiful Blackdown Tableland National Park, which is located just a short drive from the town. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, as well as stunning waterfalls and rock formations. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in this beautiful natural setting.
Raglan is also an ideal location for solar power installation. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, the town has excellent solar energy potential. Solar installers in Raglan can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, Raglan's relatively flat terrain means that there are few shading issues to contend with, making it an ideal location for solar power generation.