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Solar Power Profile - Swanfels, QLD 4371

More than 201 homes in postcode 4371 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Swanfels, Emu Vale and Yangan.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,044 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,551 kWh per day, or 1,661 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $290,695.125 per year.

Swanfels and 4371 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 1,212.53 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 10,104,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4371

345th

State Wide

1917th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Swanfels

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Swanfels: Helenvale - approx. 1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Swanfels

Electrical Worx Warwick

46 King Street, 4370

Empowering Warwick with clean, affordable solar energy.

C H Gittins

Allora, 4362

Power your future with clean, renewable energy

Saturn Electrical

Warwick, 4370

Powering your future with reliable solutions

Warwick Solar Panels

Warwick, 4370

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Swanfels, 4371

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Swanfels Demographics

Swanfels and the postcode of 4371 has a total population of 641 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 308 households in Swanfels, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1255 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 Swanfels is $1367/month. By installing solar power in Swanfels, the average household could save 8.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76962 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Swanfels is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Swanfels

Emu Vale is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 150 km southwest of Brisbane and 15 km south of Warwick. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and lush greenery. Emu Vale is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range, the Main Range, and the Mistake Range, which provide stunning views and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing.

Emu Vale enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences hot summers with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 33°C and mild winters with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 19°C. The optimal angle for solar panels in Emu Vale is 28°, and the best orientation is north-facing. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels.

Installing solar panels in Emu Vale can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills, increasing energy independence, and reducing carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can generate their own clean and renewable energy, contributing to a more sustainable future. There are several solar installers in Emu Vale and the surrounding areas that can help residents and businesses with solar panel installation, maintenance, and repair.

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