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Solar Power Profile - Wahpunga, QLD 4571

More than 270 homes in postcode 4571 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wahpunga, Como and Kin Kin.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,592 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,051 kWh per day, or 2,574 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $450,382.625 per year.

Wahpunga and 4571 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 1,879.02 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 15,658,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4571

324th

State Wide

1782nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wahpunga

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4571

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4571

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wahpunga
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wahpunga: Kin Kin Post Office - approx. 3.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wahpunga

Solahart Sunshine Coast

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Sun Air Electrical

Sun Air Electrical

Nambour, 4560

Providing quality electrical services for more than a decade.

Ahlec Solar

Ahlec Solar

11 Clarkes Road, 4559

Premium quality Solar & Battery systems.

Corona Solar

Corona Solar

2 Stormbird Drive, 4567

Power your home or business with clean, renewable solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Wahpunga, 4571

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Homes With Solar

270

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 4571 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

$1,661/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Wahpunga based on the average solar system size for 4571, 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

$643,404/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,592 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4571 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

7,051 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 Wahpunga. 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

2,574 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 Wahpunga. 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

9

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 4571 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

$450,383/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 4571. 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

$4,775,100

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4571, 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

1,879 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4571 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

26,306 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4571 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

15,658,500 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4571 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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Wahpunga Demographics

Wahpunga and the postcode of 4571 has a total population of 793 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 386 households in Wahpunga, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1254 per week per household.

About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wahpunga is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Wahpunga, the average household could save 8.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $74331 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 2.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wahpunga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Wahpunga

COMO QLD 4571 is a charming town located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated near the beautiful Noosa River and is surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain ranges, including the Blackall Range and the Glass House Mountains. The town's picturesque location makes it an ideal spot for solar power production and installation. With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, COMO QLD 4571 has a high potential for solar energy production, making it a great location for solar installers and homeowners looking to switch to renewable energy sources.

In addition to its natural beauty, COMO QLD 4571 is also home to a number of attractions and amenities, including several parks and reserves, such as the Noosa National Park and the Tewantin National Park. The town also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous galleries and exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists. Visitors can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

One of the main benefits of installing solar panels in COMO QLD 4571 is the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation. With its location in the southern hemisphere, solar panels in COMO QLD 4571 should be installed facing north to maximize their exposure to the sun. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar power production. Homeowners and businesses in COMO QLD 4571 can benefit from significant cost savings on their energy bills by installing solar panels, while also reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.

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