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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Kawana Waters solar fact
Kawana Waters was master-planned in the 1990s with every canal-front lot oriented north — a deliberate design decision that gives Kawana's waterfront homes the best solar position of any canal estate in Australia while simultaneously providing water views
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (718 kWh)
Solar in Kawana Waters — What You Need to Know
Kawana Waters is the Sunshine Coast's largest canal estate development, built from the 1990s around the Kawana Shoppingworld and Bokarina Beach on the basis of a master-plan that specifically oriented canal lots to achieve north-facing living areas and rooftops. This planning decision — unusual for its era — has made Kawana Waters structurally well-positioned for solar across virtually the entire estate. The canal-front properties require marine-grade hardware (the canals connect to the Pumicestone Passage), but the premium this adds is recovered within 3 years from the north-facing generation advantage. Sunshine Coast Council has been strongly supportive of solar throughout Kawana, and the suburb's mature owner-occupier community includes a high proportion of retirees who self-consume 75%+ of generation, maximising ROI on the outstanding solar resource. Battery attachment rate at 47% is one of the Sunshine Coast's highest.
Solar Panel Cost in Kawana Waters 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 Kawana Waters
How much do solar panels cost in Kawana Waters?
A 6.6kW system in Kawana Waters 4575 costs $3344–$4484 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Kawana Waters?
Kawana Waters earns a A (Excellent) solar grade with a score of 91/100. 50% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Kawana Waters?
6.6kW suits most Kawana Waters homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. QLD's feed-in tariff is 6.7c.
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