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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Pacific Pines solar fact
Pacific Pines was specifically designed with solar in mind — the 1990s master plan oriented every street east-west to maximise north-facing rooftops, making it one of Australia's earliest examples of solar-passive urban design applied at suburb scale
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (694 kWh)
Solar in Pacific Pines — What You Need to Know
Pacific Pines is a 1990s master-planned community on the Gold Coast's northern hinterland, developed with solar passive design principles that gave it a structural advantage ahead of the mainstream solar market. The east-west street orientation — written into the estate master plan — means 89% of Pacific Pines homes have north-facing rooftops, the highest proportion of any Gold Coast suburb. Gold Coast City Council's northern programs serve the suburb, and Pacific Pines benefits from the competitive northern Gold Coast installer market. The suburb's established family demographics are exactly the profile that drives strong solar adoption: owner-occupiers with high electricity consumption from year-round air conditioning, strong community social networks, and motivations combining economics with environmental values.
Solar Panel Cost in Pacific Pines 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $2842–$3344 | $1860+ | 6.7c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3344–$4484 | $2480 | 6.7c |
| 10kW | $4347–$5829 | $3472+ | 6.7c |
FAQs — Solar in Pacific Pines
How much do solar panels cost in Pacific Pines?
A 6.6kW system in Pacific Pines 4211 costs $3344–$4484 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Pacific Pines?
Pacific Pines earns a A- (Very Good) solar grade with a score of 86/100. 45% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Pacific Pines?
6.6kW suits most Pacific Pines homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. QLD's feed-in tariff is 6.7c.
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