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Solar Power Profile - Tugun Heights, QLD 4224

More than 1008 homes in postcode 4224 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tugun Heights and Tugun.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,944 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 26,332 kWh per day, or 9,611 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 $1,681,956.5 per year.

Tugun Heights and 4224 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 7,016.03 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 58,466,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4224

234th

State Wide

1089th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Tugun Heights

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4224

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4224

Daily Avg Sunshine in Tugun Heights
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tugun Heights: Coolangatta - approx. 2.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Tugun Heights

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.

SJB Electrical & Solar

44 Yangoora Crescent, 4214

Over 10 Years Experience.

Chris Elec Solar

3 Fortitude Crescent, 4220

40 years of residential & commercial electrical.

Community Solar Statistics - Tugun Heights, 4224

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Homes With Solar

349

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 4224 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

$686/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Tugun Heights based on the average solar system size for 4224, 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

$1,241,352/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,899 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4224 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

13,434 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 Tugun Heights. 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

4,794 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 Tugun Heights. 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

28

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 4224 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

$868,895/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 4224. 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

$9,214,087

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4224, 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

3,453 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4224 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

50,580 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4224 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

30,209,684 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4224 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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Tugun Heights Demographics

Tugun Heights and the postcode of 4224 has a total population of 6498 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 3077 households in Tugun Heights, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1737 per week per household.

About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tugun Heights is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Tugun Heights, the average household could save 7.1% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60990 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 1.84% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tugun Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Tugun Heights

Tugun is a suburb located in the southern part of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere. Tugun Beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and fishing. The town also has a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops that offer a unique shopping and dining experience.

When it comes to solar power, Tugun is an excellent location due to its sunny climate. The town experiences an average of 245 sunny days per year, with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Tugun can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of this abundant sunshine by installing solar panels on rooftops or in open spaces. With the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues can be minimized, and solar yields can be maximized.

Installing solar energy in Tugun can provide many benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property value, and reducing carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future. With the availability of solar installers in Tugun, it is now easier than ever for homeowners and businesses to switch to solar power and take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine.

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