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Solar Power Profile - Mount Martin, QLD 4754

More than 519 homes in postcode 4754 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Martin, Benholme, Dows Creek, Mia Mia, Mirani, Pinevale and Septimus.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,967 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 18,421 kWh per day, or 6,724 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,176,641.375 per year.

Mount Martin and 4754 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 4,908.52 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 40,904,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4754

259th

State Wide

1324th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Martin

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4754

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4754

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount Martin
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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 Martin: Mirani - approx. 7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount Martin

Energy Base

19A Juliet Street, 4740

Batteries. Accessories. Solar. Electrical.

All-Stacks Electrical

4/25 Transport avenue, 4740

Expert local electricians in Mackay.

NQ Power Up Electrical

5 5/5 Industrial St, 4740

Power up your home with clean and efficient solar energy!

Powerfast Electrical

Mackay, 4740

Powerfast Electrical: Your Trusted Electrical Experts

Community Solar Statistics - Mount Martin, 4754

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Homes With Solar

313

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 4754 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

$507/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Martin based on the average solar system size for 4754, 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

$448,043/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

969 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4754 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

4,822 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 Martin. 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

1,704 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 Martin. 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

14

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 4754 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

$313,604/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 4754. 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

$3,172,398

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4754, 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

1,220 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4754 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

18,232 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4754 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

10,905,006 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4754 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 Martin Demographics

Mount Martin and the postcode of 4754 has a total population of 2086 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 779 households in Mount Martin, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1968 per week per household.

About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Martin is $1700/month. By installing solar power in Mount Martin, the average household could save 10.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $94175 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 2.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Martin 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 Martin

BENHOLME QLD 4754 is a small town located in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Pioneer River and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes and serene environment, making it a popular tourist destination.

With an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, BENHOLME QLD 4754 is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, which makes it perfect for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in BENHOLME QLD 4754 is between 20-30 degrees, and the best orientation is north-facing to maximize solar yields.

Installing solar energy systems in BENHOLME QLD 4754 can help reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on energy bills. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, there are many solar installers in the town who can help you with the installation process. By harnessing the power of the sun, you can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future while also enjoying the benefits of lower energy costs.

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