Solar Power Profile - Cotton Tree, QLD 4558
More than 3609 homes in postcode 4558 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cotton Tree, Maroochydore Bc, Maroochydore Dc, Maroochydore South, Kuluin, Maroochydore and Sunshine Plaza.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 20,157 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 89,772 kWh per day, or 32,767 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,734,186.5 per year.
Cotton Tree and 4558 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 23,919.91 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 199,332,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4558
102nd
State Wide
295th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cotton Tree
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cotton Tree: Buderim Post Office - approx. 6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Cotton Tree, 4558
Cotton Tree Demographics
Cotton Tree and the postcode of 4558 has a total population of 20831 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 11186 households in Cotton Tree, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1384 per week per household.
About 48% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cotton Tree is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Cotton Tree, the average household could save 7.68% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $65987 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 2.22% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cotton Tree is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cotton Tree
Cotton Tree is a suburb located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated between Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland and is known for its beautiful beaches, parks, and riverside walkways. The town is a popular tourist destination and offers a range of activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, and boating.
Cotton Tree enjoys a subtropical climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The best time to install solar panels in Cotton Tree is during the summer months when the days are longer and the sun is higher in the sky. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate clean and renewable energy.
Installing solar power in Cotton Tree has numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing carbon footprint, and increasing property value. By working with local solar installers, residents can ensure that their solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, the Queensland Government offers incentives and rebates for those who install solar power, making it an affordable and accessible option for many homeowners and businesses in Cotton Tree.