Solar Power Profile - Tolga, QLD 4882
More than 740 homes in postcode 4882 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tolga.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,504 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 26,086 kWh per day, or 9,521 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,666,243.25 per year.
Tolga and 4882 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 6,950.33 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 57,919,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4882
241st
State Wide
1132nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Tolga
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tolga: Tolga Post Office - approx. 3.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Tolga, 4882
Tolga Demographics
Tolga and the postcode of 4882 has a total population of 2846 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1226 households in Tolga, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1479 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 Tolga is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Tolga, the average household could save 11.64% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $100061 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 2.91% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tolga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tolga
Tolga is a small town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Atherton Tablelands region and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to visit or live.
One of the main attractions of Tolga is the nearby Curtain Fig National Park. This park is home to the famous Curtain Fig Tree, which is a unique and impressive sight to see. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and birdwatching in the park's beautiful surroundings.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Tolga is an ideal location for solar power. The town's abundant sunshine hours make it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in Tolga can also benefit from the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the lack of shading issues in the area means that solar panels can operate at their full potential.