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Solar Power Profile - Redmond West, WA 6327

More than 45 homes in postcode 6327 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Redmond West and Redmond.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 200 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 752 kWh per day, or 274 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,085.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $48,034 per year.

Redmond West and 6327 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 191.8 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 1,598,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 6327

307th

State Wide

2458th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Redmond West

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 6327

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 6327

Daily Avg Sunshine in Redmond West
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Redmond West: Redmond - approx. 8.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Redmond West

Albany Solar

Albany Solar

40 Sanford Road, 6330

Powering your home and business with renewable energy

Solargain Great Southern

Solargain Great Southern

3B Strickland Street, 6333

Power your home with the sun's energy

T J Matthews

T J Matthews

477 Ocean Beach Road, 6333

Power your future with solar energy

Power 4 All Electrical

Power 4 All Electrical

17 Merrifield Street, 6330

Empowering homes with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Redmond West, 6327

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Homes With Solar

45

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 6327 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

$1,082/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Redmond West based on the average solar system size for 6327, 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

$68,616/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

199 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 6327 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

750 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 Redmond West. 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

273 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 Redmond West. 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

1

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 6327 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

$48,030/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 6327. 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

$599,696

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 6327, 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

191 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6327 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA. 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

2,681 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6327 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA, 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

1,598,329 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6327 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA, 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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Redmond West Demographics

Redmond West and the postcode of 6327 has a total population of 227 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 112 households in Redmond West, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1481 per week per household.

About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Redmond West is $1750/month. By installing solar power in Redmond West, the average household could save 5.17% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $44435 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 1.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Redmond West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Redmond West

Redmond is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. The city is known for its natural beauty, with many parks, trails, and green spaces. One of the most popular attractions in Redmond is the Marymoor Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and bird watching. Another popular attraction is the Redmond Town Center, a shopping mall that features a variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Redmond experiences a temperate climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The city receives an average of 152 sunny days per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in Redmond can generate a significant amount of electricity, especially during the summer months when the days are longer and the sun is higher in the sky. Additionally, solar installers in Redmond can take advantage of the city's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues.

Installing solar energy in Redmond can provide a variety of benefits, including lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased property value. Homeowners and businesses can take advantage of various incentives and rebates offered by the state and federal government to help offset the cost of installing solar panels. By investing in renewable energy, Redmond can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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