Solar Power Profile - Smithfield, QLD 4878
More than 3112 homes in postcode 4878 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Smithfield, Lake Placid, Barron, Caravonica, Holloways Beach, Machans Beach and Yorkeys Knob.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 20,839 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 99,261 kWh per day, or 36,230 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,340,296.375 per year.
Smithfield and 4878 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 26,447.9 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 220,399,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4878
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Solar Power in Smithfield
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Smithfield: Saddle Mountain Radar - approx. 3.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Smithfield, 4878
Smithfield Demographics
Smithfield and the postcode of 4878 has a total population of 13507 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 6324 households in Smithfield, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1555 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 Smithfield is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Smithfield, the average household could save 10.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $90077 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 2.53% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Smithfield is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Smithfield
Barron is a small town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Cairns Region and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Barron Gorge National Park and the Kuranda Range. The town is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.
One of the main attractions of Barron is its abundance of sunshine, with an average of 7 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, and many residents and businesses have already installed solar panels to take advantage of the town's sunny climate. Solar installers in Barron can help residents and businesses to choose the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, and to overcome any potential shading issues to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Barron not only helps to reduce electricity bills, but also contributes to the town's efforts to transition to renewable energy sources. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and help to create a more sustainable future for the town and the planet. With its sunny climate and natural beauty, Barron is an ideal location for solar power and a great place to live or visit.