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Solar Power Profile - Thompson Estate, QLD 4103

More than 1858 homes in postcode 4103 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thompson Estate, Annerley Dc, Annerley, Fairfield and Fairfield Gardens.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,638 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,871 kWh per day, or 17,108 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 $2,993,885.125 per year.

Thompson Estate and 4103 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 12,488.84 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 104,073,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4103

191st

State Wide

805th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Thompson Estate

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4103

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4103

Daily Avg Sunshine in Thompson Estate
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thompson Estate: Greenslopes Private Hospital - approx. 620 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Thompson Estate

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

REA Solar

REA Solar

19 Lennox Street, 4165

Powering your home with world leading solar technology.

Community Solar Statistics - Thompson Estate, 4103

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Homes With Solar

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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 4103 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

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Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Thompson Estate based on the average solar system size for 4103, 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

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Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

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Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4103 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

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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 Thompson Estate. 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

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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 Thompson Estate. 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

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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 4103 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

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Community Energy Savings

This is based on the "Average Solar Savings" calculation multiplied by the total number of Homes with Solar calculation for postcode 4103. 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

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Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4103, 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

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Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4103 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

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Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4103 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

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Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4103 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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Thompson Estate Demographics

Thompson Estate and the postcode of 4103 has a total population of 14188 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 6708 households in Thompson Estate, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1909 per week per household.

About 43% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Thompson Estate is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Thompson Estate, the average household could save 6.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57178 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 1.61% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thompson Estate is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Thompson Estate

Located just 4 kilometres south of Brisbane's central business district, Annerley is a vibrant and diverse suburb that offers a range of attractions and features for residents and visitors alike. The area is known for its beautiful parks and green spaces, including the expansive Annerley Junction Park and the picturesque Yeronga Memorial Park. Annerley also boasts a variety of shopping and dining options, with popular destinations like the Annerley Shopping Centre and the eclectic cafes and restaurants along Ipswich Road.

With its subtropical climate, Annerley enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Homeowners and businesses in Annerley can benefit from installing solar panels on their rooftops, taking advantage of the ample sunlight to generate clean, renewable energy. By working with experienced solar installers in the area, property owners can ensure that their solar systems are optimally positioned to capture the most sunlight possible, maximizing their energy yields and reducing their reliance on grid electricity.

By investing in solar power in Annerley, property owners can not only save money on their energy bills, but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the community. With its abundant sunshine and commitment to renewable energy, Annerley is a prime location for solar power, and a great place to live, work, and play.

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