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Solar Power Profile - Yarrawonga, QLD 4810

More than 3312 homes in postcode 4810 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yarrawonga, Townsville Dc, Townsville Mc, Townsville West, Belgian Gardens, Cape Cleveland, Castle Hill, North Ward, Pallarenda, Railway Estate, Rowes Bay, Shelly Beach, South Townsville, Town Common, Townsville, Townsville City and West End.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 25,938 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 130,344 kWh per day, or 47,576 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,491.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,325,723 per year.

Yarrawonga and 4810 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 34,730.48 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 289,420,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4810

89th

State Wide

249th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Yarrawonga

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4810

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4810

Daily Avg Sunshine in Yarrawonga
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarrawonga: Townsville Railway Stn - approx. 2.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Yarrawonga

True North Solar

True North Solar

22 Hills Street, 4814

Townsville's clean energy specialists.

On Point Solar & Electrical

On Point Solar & Electrical

North Ward, 4810

Electrical, Solar & Air-Conditioning.

Barra Electrical

Barra Electrical

13 Gurney Street, 4814

Your trusted Townsville solar installers.

Horan & Bird

Horan & Bird

144 Charters Towers Road, 4812

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Yarrawonga, 4810

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Homes With Solar

2,383

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 4810 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

$1,726/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Yarrawonga based on the average solar system size for 4810, 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

$9,514,608/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

20,484 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4810 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

104,006 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 Yarrawonga. 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

37,793 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 Yarrawonga. 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

141

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 4810 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

$6,660,145/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 4810. 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

$62,250,097

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4810, 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

27,517 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4810 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

388,705 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4810 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

231,530,479 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4810 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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Yarrawonga Demographics

Yarrawonga and the postcode of 4810 has a total population of 18873 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 11238 households in Yarrawonga, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 1610 per week per household.

About 41% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yarrawonga is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Yarrawonga, the average household could save 12.97% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $111497 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 2.98% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yarrawonga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Yarrawonga

BELGIAN GARDENS is a beautiful suburb located in the heart of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its stunning views of the Magnetic Island and is surrounded by Castle Hill, Mount Stuart and Mount Louisa. The suburb has a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is also home to several parks, including the Jezzine Barracks, which offers a scenic view of the ocean.

BELGIAN GARDENS is blessed with a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 25°C. The town experiences long hours of sunshine, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in the town can produce a significant amount of energy, reducing the dependence on traditional sources of electricity. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in BELGIAN GARDENS can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and save on their energy bills.

Installing solar panels in BELGIAN GARDENS has several benefits. The town's location and climate make it an ideal place to harness solar energy. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise their efficiency. The town's proximity to the coast means that there are no shading issues, and solar yields are high. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in BELGIAN GARDENS can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Solar power is also a cost-effective solution, providing long-term savings on energy bills.

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