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Solar Power Profile - Maroochydore Bc, QLD 4558

More than 3770 homes in postcode 4558 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Maroochydore Bc, Maroochydore Dc, Maroochydore South, Cotton Tree, Kuluin, Maroochydore and Sunshine Plaza.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 21,887 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 97,474 kWh per day, or 35,578 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,226,151.75 per year.

Maroochydore Bc 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 25,971.94 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 216,432,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4558

104th

State Wide

306th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Maroochydore Bc

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4558

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4558

Daily Avg Sunshine in Maroochydore Bc
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maroochydore Bc: Buderim Post Office - approx. 4.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Maroochydore Bc

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Uni Industries

Shop 18/278 Nicklin Way, 4575

Family Owned & Operated - Renewable Energy Experts

All Energy HQ

10 Jeffreys Rd, 4518

Highest quality solar products.

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

Solar it all makes CENTS

Community Solar Statistics - Maroochydore Bc, 4558

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Homes With Solar

2,177

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 4558 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

$841/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Maroochydore Bc based on the average solar system size for 4558, 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

$5,632,678/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

13,650 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4558 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

61,519 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 Maroochydore Bc. 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

22,321 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 Maroochydore Bc. 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

113

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 4558 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

$3,942,811/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 4558. 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

$41,582,140

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4558, 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

16,237 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4558 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

230,062 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4558 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

137,066,702 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4558 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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Maroochydore Bc Demographics

Maroochydore Bc and the postcode of 4558 has a total population of 20831 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 11186 households in Maroochydore Bc, 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 Maroochydore Bc is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Maroochydore Bc, the average household could save 7.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68627 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 Maroochydore Bc is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Maroochydore Bc

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.

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