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Solar Power Profile - Turkey Beach, QLD 4678

More than 339 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 1,661 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,949 kWh per day, or 2,901 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $507,742.375 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 2,117.73 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 17,647,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4678

315th

State Wide

1726th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Turkey Beach

* 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

18 Glenlyon Street, 4680

Local quality you can trust

Daniel Shea Electrical and Solar

12 Roseanna St, 4680

Your local solar professionals for over 10 years.

Blue Mantis Electrics

49 Josefski Road, 4677

Power your home with clean, sustainable energy

Solahart Gladstone

38 Tank Street, 4680

Invest in solar power for a sustainable future

Community Solar Statistics - Turkey Beach, 4678

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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 8.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69352 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 2.38% 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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