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Solar Power Profile - Turkey Beach, QLD 4678

More than 356 homes in postcode 4678 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Turkey Beach, Bororen, Foreshores and Rodds Bay.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,800 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,618 kWh per day, or 3,146 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $550,474.75 per year.

Turkey Beach and 4678 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 2,296.58 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 19,138,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4678

316th

State Wide

1731st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Turkey Beach

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4678

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4678

Daily Avg Sunshine in Turkey Beach
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Turkey Beach: Turkey Station - approx. 2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Turkey Beach

Gladstone Electrical & Solar

Gladstone Electrical & Solar

18 Glenlyon Street, 4680

Local quality you can trust

Daniel Shea Electrical and Solar

Daniel Shea Electrical and Solar

12 Roseanna St, 4680

Your local solar professionals for over 10 years.

Blue Mantis Electrics

Blue Mantis Electrics

49 Josefski Road, 4677

Power your home with clean, sustainable energy

Solahart Gladstone

Solahart Gladstone

38 Tank Street, 4680

Invest in solar power for a sustainable future

Community Solar Statistics - Turkey Beach, 4678

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Homes With Solar

354

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 4678 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

$1,507/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Turkey Beach based on the average solar system size for 4678, 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

$786,367/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,771 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4678 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

8,589 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 Turkey Beach. 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

3,117 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 Turkey Beach. 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

10

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 4678 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

$550,446/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 4678. 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

$5,400,871

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4678, 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

2,267 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4678 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

32,123 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4678 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

19,138,138 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4678 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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Turkey Beach Demographics

Turkey Beach and the postcode of 4678 has a total population of 747 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 582 households in Turkey Beach, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1187 per week per household.

About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Turkey Beach is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Turkey Beach, the average household could save 8.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72368 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 2.48% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Turkey Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Turkey Beach

Bororen is a small town located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated on the Bruce Highway, approximately 50km south of the city of Gladstone. Bororen is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The town is also home to a number of local attractions, including the Bororen Hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year.

When it comes to solar power, Bororen is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Bororen can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximise solar yields. However, it is important to be aware of potential shading issues, particularly during the winter months when the sun is lower in the sky.

Installing solar energy in Bororen can provide a range of benefits, including reducing energy costs and helping to reduce the town's carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in Bororen can generate their own clean, renewable energy, reducing their reliance on traditional fossil fuels. With the help of experienced solar installers, Bororen can continue to lead the way in sustainable energy production.

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