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Solar Power Profile - The Percy Group, QLD 4707

More than 44 homes in postcode 4707 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Percy Group, Collaroy and St Lawrence.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 229 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,140 kWh per day, or 416 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 $72,817.5 per year.

The Percy Group and 4707 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 303.68 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 2,530,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4707

409th

State Wide

2422nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in The Percy Group

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Percy Group: Middle Percy Island - approx. 76.2 km

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Community Solar Statistics - The Percy Group, 4707

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The Percy Group Demographics

The Percy Group and the postcode of 4707 has a total population of 208 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 172 households in The Percy Group, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 977 per week per household.

About 47% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Percy Group is $793/month. By installing solar power in The Percy Group, the average household could save 17.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $149975 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 3.27% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Percy Group is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About The Percy Group

Collaroy is a small town located in Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the Isaac Region and is known for its beautiful natural scenery. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Peak Range, the Connors Range and the Expedition Range. These mountain ranges provide a picturesque backdrop for the town and offer a range of outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike.

Collaroy is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, the town is a prime location for solar energy production. Solar installers in Collaroy can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues.

The benefits of solar power in Collaroy are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease their carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. In addition, the Australian government offers a range of incentives for solar power installations, making it an attractive option for those looking to make the switch to renewable energy.

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