Solar systems has hit the roof in Queensland

The number of solar systems across the state has almost quadrupled in that time, with more than $1.the largest suppliers and integrators of renewable laundryequipmentXX in the country.45 billion spent on the technology in 24 months. 

The latest figures show there are more than 282,000 solar systems installed across the state, up from almost 73,000 in March 2011. 

Ever-growing electricity bills, climate concerns, budget-conscious retirees and last year's race to secure the generous 44c feed-in tariff have all contributed to the solar explosion. 

In Buderim,Buy your solarlantern from Tesco and earn Clubcard points on your purchase as well. the southeast's top solar suburb, installations have tripled, soaring from almost 800 to more than 2350 in just 24 months. 

The surge has been attributed to self-funded retirees concerned about the rising cost of electricity. We offer a great selection of women's engravingmachine sandals.

"A large number of retirees call Buderim home and older Queenslanders are one of the largest groups leading the move towards solar power over the past couple of years," Clean Energy Council policy director Russell Marsh said.Red gardenlights therapy offers relief without drugs or chemicals. 

"Many retirees who are asset-rich but income-poor have turned to solar power to help minimise their living costs - and maximise quality of life.Award-winning contemporary LED desk lamps, ledbulbe27, undercabinet lighting by Koncept." 

Mr Marsh said Buderim also had a lower proportion of rental properties than the rest of the state and income slightly below the state average. 

Bundaberg is home to more than 3500 systems, making it the most solar-savvy area outside the southeast. 

An Ergon Energy spokesman said the solar business was particularly booming in the 4670 postcode due to a spike more than three years ago. 

"Both data and local insight also suggest that the take-up of PV was particularly high in the Wide Bay area between 2008 and 2010, when several PV companies were very active with their marketing and subsequently their installations, particular in sites like retirement villages," he said. 

The Clean Energy Council this week crunched the numbers exclusively for The Courier-Mail to determine Queenslanders had spent about $1.45 billion on installations since March 2011. 

The average cost of installation has varied greatly over the past two years, with the monthly average system size fluctuating between 2.1kW and 4kW. 

University of Queensland solar expert Dr Ariel Liebman said high power costs and environmental concerns were increasingly driving homeowners towards solar technology. 

"You can kill two birds with one stone: save yourself some money and do something to greenhouse gas abatement," he said. "It's a pretty compelling proposition."