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Solar Power Profile - Runcorn, QLD 4113

More than 5729 homes in postcode 4113 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Runcorn, Fruitgrove and Eight Mile Plains.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 31,068 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 136,883 kWh per day, or 49,962 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,743,401.625 per year.

Runcorn and 4113 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 36,472.26 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 303,935,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4113

70th

State Wide

187th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Runcorn

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4113

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4113

Daily Avg Sunshine in Runcorn
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Runcorn: Kuraby Beenleigh Road - approx. 2.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Runcorn

OTI Power

OTI Power

991 Stanley Street East, 4169

Owners. Tenants. Investors

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

Community Solar Statistics - Runcorn, 4113

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Homes With Solar

5,729

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 4113 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

$1,533/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Runcorn based on the average solar system size for 4113, 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

$12,490,574/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

31,068 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4113 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

136,883 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 Runcorn. 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

49,962 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 Runcorn. 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

180

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 4113 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

$8,743,402/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 4113. 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

$93,203,100

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4113, 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

36,472 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4113 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

510,612 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4113 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

303,935,500 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4113 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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Runcorn Demographics

Runcorn and the postcode of 4113 has a total population of 28346 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 10479 households in Runcorn, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1823 per week per household.

About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Runcorn is $1730/month. By installing solar power in Runcorn, the average household could save 7.38% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63458 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 1.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Runcorn is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Runcorn

EIGHT MILE PLAINS QLD 4113 is a suburb located in the southern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The suburb has a population of over 14,000 people and is a popular residential area due to its proximity to the city and its peaceful surroundings. The area is known for its green parks, walking trails, and bike paths, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, EIGHT MILE PLAINS is an excellent location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle for this area is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north or northwest. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it's important to work with experienced solar installers who can assess your property and recommend the best solar solution for your needs.

Installing solar energy in EIGHT MILE PLAINS can provide many benefits, including reducing your energy bills, decreasing your carbon footprint, and increasing the value of your property. With the rising cost of electricity, solar power is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners in the area. Solar power can also help to reduce the strain on the grid during peak demand periods, ensuring a more stable and reliable energy supply for the community.

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