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Solar Power Profile - Mount Maria, QLD 4674

More than 483 homes in postcode 4674 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Maria, Baffle Creek, Berajondo, Deepwater, Euleilah, Oyster Creek, Rosedale, Rules Beach and Taunton.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,779 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 12,640 kWh per day, or 4,614 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $807,380 per year.

Mount Maria and 4674 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 3,368.22 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 28,068,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4674

290th

State Wide

1507th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Maria

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4674

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4674

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount Maria
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Maria: Lowmead Post Office - approx. 7.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount Maria

Energy Rich Solar & Electrical

27 Charlie Triggs Crescent, 4670

Enrich your future with solar energy

Pulse Electrical

13A Hanbury Street, 4670

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AC Electrical & Air

Bundaberg, 4670

Powering your home with the sun's energy

MFI Electrical

Millbank, 4670

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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Maria, 4674

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Homes With Solar

355

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 4674 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

$509/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Maria based on the average solar system size for 4674, 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

$441,971/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

937 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4674 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

4,717 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 Mount Maria. 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

1,641 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 Mount Maria. 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

12

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 4674 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

$309,341/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 4674. 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

$3,195,099

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4674, 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

1,163 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4674 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

17,947 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4674 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

10,758,528 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4674 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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Mount Maria Demographics

Mount Maria and the postcode of 4674 has a total population of 1373 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 789 households in Mount Maria, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 864 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Maria is $1010/month. By installing solar power in Mount Maria, the average household could save 13.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $117753 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 3.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Maria is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Mount Maria

Located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia, Baffle Creek is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. The town is situated on the banks of the Baffle Creek, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The area is surrounded by lush greenery and is home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and exploring the nearby national parks.

Baffle Creek enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Baffle Creek is between 20 and 30 degrees, and they should be facing north to maximise solar yields. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a reputable solar installer can help you choose the best location for your solar panels.

Installing solar energy in Baffle Creek can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. As a renewable energy source, solar power is also better for the environment than traditional energy sources. With the help of a qualified solar installer, you can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in Baffle Creek and start producing your own clean energy.

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