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Solar Power Profile - Whitfield, QLD 4870

More than 12040 homes in postcode 4870 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whitfield, Cairns City, Cairns Dc, Cairns Mc, Cairns Mcleod Street, Earlville Bc, Lake Morris, Mackinnon, Martynvale, Aeroglen, Barron Gorge, Brinsmead, Bungalow, Cairns, Cairns Central, Cairns North, Cairns Orchid Plaza, Earlville, Edge Hill, Freshwater, Kamerunga, Kanimbla, Lamb Range, Manoora, Manunda, Mooroobool, North Cairns, Parramatta Park, Portsmith, Redlynch, Stratford and Westcourt.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 93,479 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 434,127 kWh per day, or 158,456 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $27,729,862.125 per year.

Whitfield and 4870 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 115,672.88 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 963,940,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4870

8th

State Wide

16th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Whitfield

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4870

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4870

Daily Avg Sunshine in Whitfield
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whitfield: Cairns Aero - approx. 2.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Whitfield

Go Green Energy

Redlynch, 4870

Solar power experts for the Cairns region.

Replenishable Energy

29 Hartley Street, 4870

Cairns Solar PV Specialists.

Buzzed Electrical

Manoora, 4870

Powering your home with sustainable energy

G-Solar & Electrical

32 Magazine Street, 4870

Effortless and Transparent Energy Solutions

Community Solar Statistics - Whitfield, 4870

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Homes With Solar

8,975

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 4870 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

$1,508/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Whitfield based on the average solar system size for 4870, 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

$30,367,905/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

71,406 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4870 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

332,546 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 Whitfield. 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

121,217 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 Whitfield. 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

504

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 4870 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

$21,257,457/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 4870. 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

$214,982,519

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4870, 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

88,420 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4870 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

1,241,192 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4870 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

738,956,660 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4870 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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Whitfield Demographics

Whitfield and the postcode of 4870 has a total population of 64086 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 30413 households in Whitfield, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1510 per week per household.

About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whitfield is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Whitfield, the average household could save 11.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102920 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 2.93% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whitfield is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Whitfield

Aeroglen is a suburb located in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is situated just 4.5 km from Cairns City and is known for its lush greenery and scenic beauty. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges including the Great Dividing Range, which provides a stunning backdrop for the town. Aeroglen is a great place to visit for those who love nature and adventure.

With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, Aeroglen is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The optimal angle for solar panels in Aeroglen is around 23 degrees, facing north. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help you find the best location for your solar panels.

Installing solar energy in Aeroglen can provide a range of benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased home value. With the abundance of sunshine in the region, solar power can be a reliable and cost-effective source of renewable energy. By choosing a reputable solar installer in Aeroglen, you can ensure that your solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently, maximizing your solar yield and saving you money in the long run.

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