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Solar Power Profile - Walkers Point, QLD 4650

More than 9352 homes in postcode 4650 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Walkers Point, Aubinville, Baddow, Big Tuan, Glendorf, Hillcrest Heights, Little Tuan, Maryborough Dc, Aldershot, Antigua, Bauple, Bauple Forest, Beaver Rock, Bidwill, Boonooroo, Boonooroo Plains, Duckinwilla, Dundathu, Dunmora, Ferney, Glenorchy, Gootchie, Grahams Creek, Granville, Gundiah, Island Plantation, Maaroom, Magnolia, Maryborough, Maryborough West, Mount Steadman, Mount Urah, Mungar, Netherby, Oakhurst, Owanyilla, Pallas Street Maryborough, Pilerwa, Pioneers Rest, Poona, Prawle, St Helens, St Mary, Talegalla Weir, Tandora, Teddington, The Dimonds, Thinoomba, Tiaro, Tinana, Tinana South, Tinnanbar, Tuan, Tuan Forest, Yengarie and Yerra.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 52,886 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 239,311 kWh per day, or 87,349 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 $15,285,990.125 per year.

Walkers Point and 4650 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 63,764.77 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 531,373,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4650

27th

State Wide

62nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Walkers Point

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4650

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4650

Daily Avg Sunshine in Walkers Point
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Walkers Point: Maryborough - approx. 3.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Walkers Point

Sunjuice Solar

Unit 5, 7-9 Islander Road, 4655

Power your home with beautiful solar

Solahart Hervey Bay

95-97 Islander Road, 4655

Power your home with the sun and save!

Woodvale Property & Electrical Services

Theebine, 4570

Power your home with the sun's energy

247 Energy

Toogoom, 4655

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Walkers Point, 4650

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Homes With Solar

3,307

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 4650 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

$487/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Walkers Point based on the average solar system size for 4650, 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

$8,007,553/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

19,271 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4650 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

87,633 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 Walkers Point. 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

31,909 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 Walkers Point. 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

221

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 4650 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

$5,605,250/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 4650. 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

$58,179,876

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4650, 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

23,260 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4650 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

327,233 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4650 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

194,854,387 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4650 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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Walkers Point Demographics

Walkers Point and the postcode of 4650 has a total population of 31346 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 15222 households in Walkers Point, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1035 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Walkers Point is $1150/month. By installing solar power in Walkers Point, the average household could save 12.03% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $103417 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 3.09% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Walkers Point is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Walkers Point

Located in Queensland, Australia, Aldershot is a small town that boasts a range of natural attractions and features. The town is situated in the picturesque Maryborough hinterland, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning views. One of the most popular attractions in Aldershot is the Wongi State Forest, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna, as well as enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching. Other notable attractions in the area include the Aldershot Heritage Park, which celebrates the town's rich history, and the nearby Burrum Coast National Park, which is home to a range of rare and endangered species.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar irradiation, Aldershot is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Aldershot can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues. Additionally, with the rising cost of electricity and the increasing demand for renewable energy, solar power is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses in Aldershot.

Overall, Aldershot is a great location for solar power, with its sunny climate, natural attractions, and range of outdoor activities. Whether you're a homeowner looking to reduce your energy bills or a business owner looking to invest in renewable energy, Aldershot has everything you need to make the most of solar power. With the help of experienced solar installers in the area, you can enjoy all the benefits of solar power while also contributing to a more sustainable future.

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