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Solar Power Profile - Goodna East, QLD 4300

More than 15810 homes in postcode 4300 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Goodna East, Goodna Dc, Opossum Creek, Augustine Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater, Camira, Carole Park, Gailes, Goodna, Spring Mountain, Springfield, Springfield Central and Springfield Lakes.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 103,389 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 453,064 kWh per day, or 165,368 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $28,939,463 per year.

Goodna East and 4300 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 120,718.64 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 1,005,988,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4300

7th

State Wide

11th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Goodna East

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4300

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4300

Daily Avg Sunshine in Goodna East
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Goodna East: Goodna Ampol - approx. 987 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Goodna East

OTI Power

OTI Power

991 Stanley Street East, 4169

Owners. Tenants. Investors

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

Community Solar Statistics - Goodna East, 4300

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Homes With Solar

15,810

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 4300 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

$1,852/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Goodna East based on the average solar system size for 4300, 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

$41,342,090/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

103,389 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4300 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

453,064 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 Goodna East. 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

165,368 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 Goodna East. 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

600

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 4300 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

$28,939,463/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 4300. 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

$310,166,400

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4300, 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

120,719 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4300 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

1,690,061 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4300 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

1,005,988,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4300 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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Goodna East Demographics

Goodna East and the postcode of 4300 has a total population of 65469 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 23551 households in Goodna East, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2032 per week per household.

About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Goodna East is $1765/month. By installing solar power in Goodna East, the average household could save 8.75% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75157 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 1.75% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Goodna East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Goodna East

AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS is a suburb located in the city of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 26 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD. The suburb is known for its modern and family-friendly atmosphere, with a range of amenities such as parks, playgrounds, and shopping centres. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Brookwater Golf Course, which is considered one of the best golf courses in Queensland and attracts many visitors.

The weather in AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS is generally warm and sunny, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is approximately 27 degrees, facing north. However, it is important to consider potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings that could affect solar yields. Despite this, the high levels of sunshine in the area make it a great location for solar power.

Installing solar power in AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS can provide many benefits, including reducing electricity bills and contributing to a more sustainable future. There are many solar installers in the area that can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for your home or business. By harnessing the power of the sun, AUGUSTINE HEIGHTS can continue to be a modern and sustainable community for many years to come.

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