Solar Power | Topproperty

Solar Power Profile - Whinstanes, QLD 4007

More than 1158 homes in postcode 4007 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whinstanes, Brisbane Airport, Doomben, Ascot, Hamilton and Hamilton Central.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,406 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,097 kWh per day, or 16,825 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,555 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,944,445.875 per year.

Whinstanes and 4007 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 12,282.25 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 102,352,083 km worth of car emissions.

Icon

Solar Ranking

Postcode 4007

186th

State Wide

760th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Whinstanes

1-6kW
6-8kW
55443322110001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4007

1-6kW
6-8kW
2.02.01.61.61.21.20.80.80.40.40.00.001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4007

Daily Avg Sunshine in Whinstanes
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whinstanes: Eagle Farm Racecourse - approx. 2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Whinstanes

OTI Power

OTI Power

991 Stanley Street East, 4169

Owners. Tenants. Investors

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

REA Solar

REA Solar

19 Lennox Street, 4165

Powering your home with world leading solar technology.

Community Solar Statistics - Whinstanes, 4007

Icon

Homes With Solar

619

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 4007 postcode. The number of certificates claimed is directly related to the number of solar power systems commissioned, as lodged by the solar installation business.

Icon

Avg Solar Savings

$1,667/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Whinstanes based on the average solar system size for 4007, 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.

Icon

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

$3,154,514/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

Icon

Solar Panels Installed

7,555 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4007 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

Icon

Avg Daily Solar Generation

34,323 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 Whinstanes. 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.

Icon

Yearly Solar Generation

12,369 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 Whinstanes. 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.

Icon

Local Jobs Created

56

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 4007 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

Icon

Community Energy Savings

$2,208,085/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 4007. 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.

Icon

Local Business Generated

$23,413,700

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4007, 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.

Icon

Annual CO2 Reduction

8,962 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4007 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.

Icon

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

128,714 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4007 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.

Icon

Yearly Car Emissions

76,763,813 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4007 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.

Icon

Whinstanes Demographics

Whinstanes and the postcode of 4007 has a total population of 14048 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 7915 households in Whinstanes, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 2130 per week per household.

About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whinstanes is $2232/month. By installing solar power in Whinstanes, the average household could save 9.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81976 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 2.31% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whinstanes is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Icon

About Whinstanes

Ascot is a suburb located in the city of Brisbane, Queensland. It is situated approximately 7 kilometers north-east of the Central Business District. The suburb is known for its beautiful Queenslander homes and tree-lined streets, making it a popular residential area. It is also home to several parks and reserves such as the Ascot Park and Oriel Park. The Eagle Farm Racecourse, a heritage-listed horse racing track, is also located in the suburb.

Ascot enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The average daily temperature ranges from 21°C to 29°C, making it an ideal location for solar energy production. The suburb receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate solar power. Solar installers in Ascot can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should also be considered.

Installing solar panels in Ascot can provide several benefits to homeowners and businesses. Not only can it significantly reduce electricity bills, but it also helps to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy. With the increasing popularity of solar power, more and more solar installers are available in the suburb to provide quality solar panel installations. By harnessing the power of the sun, Ascot can continue to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly community.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy