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Solar Power Profile - Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486

More than 9237 homes in postcode 2486 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tweed Heads South, Tweed Heads South Dc, Banora Point, Bilambil, Bilambil Heights, Bungalora, Carool, Cobaki, Cobaki Lakes, Duroby, Glengarrie, Piggabeen, Terranora and Upper Duroby.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 50,443 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 223,453 kWh per day, or 81,560 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $14,273,060.375 per year.

Tweed Heads South and 2486 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 59,538.8 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 496,156,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2486

24th

State Wide

69th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Tweed Heads South

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 2486

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 2486

Daily Avg Sunshine in Tweed Heads South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tweed Heads South: Tweed Heads Golf Club - approx. 1.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Tweed Heads South

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

GFE Group

GFE Group

Suite 8/43 Tallebudgera Creek Road, 4220

Energy saving solutions.

SJB Electrical & Solar

SJB Electrical & Solar

44 Yangoora Crescent, 4214

Over 10 Years Experience.

Chris Elec Solar

Chris Elec Solar

3 Fortitude Crescent, 4220

40 years of residential & commercial electrical.

Community Solar Statistics - Tweed Heads South, 2486

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Homes With Solar

8,607

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 2486 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

$1,160/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Tweed Heads South based on the average solar system size for 2486, 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

$19,708,735/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

48,437 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 2486 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

215,668 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 Tweed Heads South. 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

78,514 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 Tweed Heads South. 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

283

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 2486 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

$13,796,018/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 2486. 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

$146,275,449

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 2486, 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

57,228 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2486 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW. 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

805,381 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2486 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, 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

479,584,712 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 2486 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, 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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Tweed Heads South Demographics

Tweed Heads South and the postcode of 2486 has a total population of 30670 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 13602 households in Tweed Heads South, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1278 per week per household.

About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tweed Heads South is $1891/month. By installing solar power in Tweed Heads South, the average household could save 6.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58055 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 Tweed Heads South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Tweed Heads South

Banora Point is a charming suburb located in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the eastern coast of Australia, just south of the Queensland border. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery, sparkling waterways, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Banora Point is also home to a range of local attractions, including the Banora Point Community Centre, the Banora Point Shopping Village, and the Banora Point Primary School.

With its sunny climate and ample sunshine hours, Banora Point is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, making it a prime spot for solar panel installation. Solar power is a great way to reduce your energy bills and help the environment, and Banora Point has a number of solar installers who can help you get started. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, you can maximise your solar yields and take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine.

Installing solar energy in Banora Point is a smart investment for both homeowners and businesses. By harnessing the power of the sun, you can reduce your reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on your electricity bills. Solar power is also a clean and renewable energy source, which means it is better for the environment than fossil fuels. If you're interested in learning more about solar power in Banora Point, contact a local solar installer today.

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