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Solar Power Profile - Sylvia Vale, QLD 4355

More than 775 homes in postcode 4355 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sylvia Vale, Genaven, Glenhaven, Nukinenda, Pierce Creek, Anduramba, Cressbrook Creek, Crows Nest, Emu Creek, Glenaven, Jones Gully, Mountain Camp, Pierces Creek, Pinelands, Plainby, The Bluff and Upper Pinelands.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,329 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,176 kWh per day, or 6,999 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,224,867 per year.

Sylvia Vale and 4355 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 5,109.27 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 42,577,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4355

251st

State Wide

1271st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Sylvia Vale

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4355

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4355

Daily Avg Sunshine in Sylvia Vale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sylvia Vale: Mt Binga - approx. 7.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Sylvia Vale

SEBSS

Queensland, 4350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Electrical Sensations

57 Gipps Street, 4350

We’ll help bring your electricity bill under control.

Arctic Energy Services

28 Elizabeth Kenny Court, 4350

Innovative solar solutions.

DMH Automation

Darling Heights, 4350

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Sylvia Vale, 4355

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Homes With Solar

468

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 4355 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

$337/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Sylvia Vale based on the average solar system size for 4355, 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

$466,411/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,065 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4355 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,024 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 Sylvia Vale. 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

1,777 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 Sylvia Vale. 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

15

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 4355 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

$326,461/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 4355. 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

$3,462,165

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4355, 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

1,273 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4355 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

18,981 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4355 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

11,351,006 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4355 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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Sylvia Vale Demographics

Sylvia Vale and the postcode of 4355 has a total population of 2431 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 1238 households in Sylvia Vale, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 969 per week per household.

About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sylvia Vale is $1200/month. By installing solar power in Sylvia Vale, the average household could save 11.09% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $95297 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 3.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sylvia Vale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Sylvia Vale

Anduramba is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Anduramba is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Anduramba is a great location for solar power. The town experiences a warm and temperate climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The optimal angle for solar panels in Anduramba is between 20-30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation providing the best results. There are minimal shading issues in the area, making it an excellent location for solar energy production.

Installing solar panels in Anduramba can provide numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased property value, and a reduced carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine hours to generate their own renewable energy. Solar installers in Anduramba can help residents design and install a solar energy system that meets their specific needs and maximises their solar yields.

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