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Solar Power Profile - Paradise Waters, QLD 4217

More than 4385 homes in postcode 4217 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Paradise Waters, Bundall Bc, Bundall Dc, Gold Coast Mc, Paradise Island, Sorrento, The Spit, Benowa, Bundall, Chevron Island, Isle Of Capri, Main Beach and Surfers Paradise.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 32,313 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 144,676 kWh per day, or 52,807 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,241,179.5 per year.

Paradise Waters and 4217 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 38,549.11 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 321,242,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4217

65th

State Wide

170th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Paradise Waters

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4217

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4217

Daily Avg Sunshine in Paradise Waters
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Paradise Waters: Southport Ridgeway Ave - approx. 1.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Paradise Waters

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

GFE Group

Suite 8/43 Tallebudgera Creek Road, 4220

Energy saving solutions.

REA Solar

19 Lennox Street, 4165

Powering your home with world leading solar technology.

SJB Electrical & Solar

44 Yangoora Crescent, 4214

Over 10 Years Experience.

Community Solar Statistics - Paradise Waters, 4217

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Homes With Solar

4,385

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 4217 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

$2,108/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Paradise Waters based on the average solar system size for 4217, 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

$13,201,685/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

32,312 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4217 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

144,676 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 Paradise Waters. 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

52,807 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 Paradise Waters. 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

187

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 4217 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

$9,241,179/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 4217. 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

$96,937,500

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4217, 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

38,549 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4217 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

539,687 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4217 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

321,242,583 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4217 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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Paradise Waters Demographics

Paradise Waters and the postcode of 4217 has a total population of 39393 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 25468 households in Paradise Waters, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1466 per week per household.

About 40% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Paradise Waters is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Paradise Waters, the average household could save 9.01% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77410 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 2.77% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Paradise Waters is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Paradise Waters

BENOWA QLD 4217 is a beautiful suburb located in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery and picturesque landscapes. The suburb is home to many popular attractions, including the Royal Pines Resort Golf Course, which hosts the Australian PGA Championship every year, and the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, which features a wide variety of exotic plants and flowers.

When it comes to solar power, BENOWA QLD 4217 is an ideal location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 245 sunny days per year. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, as the panels can generate a significant amount of energy from the sun's rays. Additionally, the optimal solar panel angle and orientation can be easily achieved in BENOWA, which further increases the solar yield.

There are many benefits to installing solar energy in BENOWA QLD 4217. Not only does it help to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy bills, but it also increases the value of your property. Additionally, there are many reputable solar installers in the area who can help you to design and install a solar energy system that is tailored to your specific needs and budget.

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