Solar Power Profile - Silver Ridge, QLD 4344
More than 687 homes in postcode 4344 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Silver Ridge, Silver Pinch, Carpendale, Egypt, Flagstone Creek, Helidon, Helidon Spa, Iredale, Lilydale, Lockyer, Rockmount, Seventeen Mile, Stockyard and Upper Flagstone.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,616 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 20,999 kWh per day, or 7,665 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,341,311.125 per year.
Silver Ridge and 4344 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 5,595.45 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 46,628,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4344
245th
State Wide
1186th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Silver Ridge
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Silver Ridge: Middle Ridge - approx. 4.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Silver Ridge, 4344
Silver Ridge Demographics
Silver Ridge and the postcode of 4344 has a total population of 2429 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1000 households in Silver Ridge, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1555 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Silver Ridge is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Silver Ridge, the average household could save 10.88% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $93475 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Silver Ridge is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Silver Ridge
CARPENDALE QLD 4344 is a small town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 100 km west of Brisbane and is known for its picturesque rural landscape. Carpendale is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Toowoomba Range and the Great Dividing Range.
One of the main attractions of Carpendale is its natural beauty, with many visitors coming to the area to explore the nearby mountain ranges and hiking trails. The town is also home to several historic buildings, including the Carpendale Country School and the Carpendale Hall.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Carpendale is an ideal location for producing solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated with proper planning, and residents can benefit from reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint by installing solar energy systems.