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Solar Power Profile - Millaa Millaa, QLD 4886

More than 142 homes in postcode 4886 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Millaa Millaa, Beatrice, Ellinjaa, Maalan, Middlebrook, Minbun, Moregatta and Mungalli.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,217 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,304 kWh per day, or 1,936 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,363.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $338,793 per year.

Millaa Millaa and 4886 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 1,413.28 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 11,777,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4886

343rd

State Wide

1893rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Millaa Millaa

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4886

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4886

Daily Avg Sunshine in Millaa Millaa
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Millaa Millaa: Millaa Millaa Alert - approx. 580 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Millaa Millaa

Shorecan Electrical

Ravenshoe, 4888

Positively Powered. Save Money And Energy.

Solect Energy

26 Jackey Jackey Street, 4852

Powering a sustainable future with solar energy

ADP Electrical

5 Edgerton Road, 4860

Power your life with the sun

Boutique Power

Herberton, 4887

Renewable energy for a sustainable future

Community Solar Statistics - Millaa Millaa, 4886

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Homes With Solar

142

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 4886 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

$2,363/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Millaa Millaa based on the average solar system size for 4886, 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

$483,990/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,217 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4886 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,304 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 Millaa Millaa. 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

1,936 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 Millaa Millaa. 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

7

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 4886 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

$338,793/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 4886. 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

$3,650,700

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4886, 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

1,413 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4886 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

19,786 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4886 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

11,777,333 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4886 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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Millaa Millaa Demographics

Millaa Millaa and the postcode of 4886 has a total population of 819 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 440 households in Millaa Millaa, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1039 per week per household.

About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Millaa Millaa is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Millaa Millaa, the average household could save 19.69% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $169247 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 4.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Millaa Millaa is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Millaa Millaa

Beatrice is a small town located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated in a rural area surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, making it a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers. The town is home to a few local businesses, including a general store and a pub, as well as a community hall where events and gatherings are held.

With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year, Beatrice is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel orientation and angle make it a prime spot for solar energy installation. Solar installers in Beatrice can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and help reduce carbon emissions.

Aside from its natural beauty and solar energy potential, Beatrice is also known for its proximity to several stunning mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Atherton Tablelands. These landmarks provide a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching. Visitors to Beatrice can enjoy the town's peaceful atmosphere and explore the surrounding natural wonders while also learning about the benefits of solar power and renewable energy.

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