Solar Power Profile - Ridgewood, QLD 4563
More than 3175 homes in postcode 4563 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ridgewood, Sunrise Hills, Black Mountain, Carters Ridge, Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Lake Macdonald and Tinbeerwah.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,972 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 79,185 kWh per day, or 28,903 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,057,941.875 per year.
Ridgewood and 4563 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 21,099.19 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 175,826,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4563
120th
State Wide
361st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ridgewood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ridgewood: Eerwah Vale - approx. 5.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Ridgewood, 4563
Ridgewood Demographics
Ridgewood and the postcode of 4563 has a total population of 9125 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 3937 households in Ridgewood, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1436 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ridgewood is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Ridgewood, the average household could save 7.68% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $65987 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 2.14% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ridgewood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ridgewood
Black Mountain is a small town situated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and the beautiful Blackall Range. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, and it attracts visitors from all over the world.
Black Mountain is an ideal location for solar power as it receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day. The optimal angle for solar panels in Black Mountain is 26 degrees, and the best orientation is north-facing. The town experiences minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar power installation. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, solar installers in Black Mountain are readily available to assist with the installation of solar panels.
Installing solar panels in Black Mountain has numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased property value, and a reduced carbon footprint. Solar power is a sustainable and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the abundance of sunshine in Black Mountain, investing in solar power is an excellent way to save money and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.