Solar Power Profile - Savannah, QLD 4816
More than 2594 homes in postcode 4816 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Savannah, Homestead, Maxwelton, Alligator Creek, Balgal Beach, Barringha, Brookhill, Buchanan, Calcium, Carruchan, Clemant, Crimea, Crystal Creek, Cungulla, Ellerbeck, Greenvale, Hidden Valley, Julago, Kennedy, Macrossan, Majors Creek, Malpas-trenton, Mingela, Mount Elliot, Mutarnee, Nelia, Nome, Palm Island, Paluma, Pentland, Prairie, Ravenswood, Reid River, Rollingstone, Ross River, Sellheim, The Cape, Toomulla, Toonpan, Torrens Creek and Woodstock.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,383 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 92,732 kWh per day, or 33,847 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,923,256.5 per year.
Savannah and 4816 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 24,708.31 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 205,902,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4816
134th
State Wide
430th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Savannah
Average kW per solar installation
Postcode 4816
Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Savannah
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Savannah: Mundjuro Station - approx. 25 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Savannah, 4816
Savannah Demographics
Savannah and the postcode of 4816 has a total population of 8153 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 4075 households in Savannah, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1300 per week per household.
About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Savannah is $1560/month. By installing solar power in Savannah, the average household could save 12.28% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105559 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 3.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Savannah is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Savannah
Alligator Creek is a small town located in the northern part of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 20 km south of Townsville and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Mount Elliot Range and the Haughton Range, which provide a picturesque backdrop for the area.
One of the main attractions of Alligator Creek is the Alligator Creek National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers visitors the chance to explore the area's natural beauty. The park features a number of walking trails, picnic areas, and camping facilities, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Alligator Creek is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, the town is well-suited for solar panel installations. Additionally, the mountain ranges surrounding the town provide some protection from potential shading issues, making it easier to optimise solar panel angle and orientation. Solar installers in Alligator Creek can take advantage of these conditions to provide efficient and effective solar energy solutions for homes and businesses in the area.