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Solar Power Profile - Mt Britton, QLD 4742

More than 148 homes in postcode 4742 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mt Britton, Burton, Eaglefield, Elphinstone, Hail Creek, Kemmis, Mount Britton, Nebo, Oxford, Strathfield, Turrawulla and Valkyrie.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,167 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,502 kWh per day, or 2,008 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 $351,440.25 per year.

Mt Britton and 4742 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 1,465.84 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 12,215,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4742

347th

State Wide

1912nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mt Britton

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 4742

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 4742

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mt Britton
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mt Britton: Mount Spencer 2 - approx. 8.4 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Mt Britton, 4742

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Homes With Solar

99

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 4742 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

$643/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mt Britton based on the average solar system size for 4742, 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

$158,887/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

264 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 4742 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,637 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 Mt Britton. 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

530 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 Mt Britton. 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

5

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 4742 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

$111,189/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 4742. 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

$1,108,408

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 4742, 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

359 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4742 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

6,393 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4742 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

3,868,271 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 4742 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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Mt Britton Demographics

Mt Britton and the postcode of 4742 has a total population of 701 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 378 households in Mt Britton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1955 per week per household.

About 39% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mt Britton is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Mt Britton, the average household could save 15.15% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $130190 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mt Britton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Mt Britton

BURTON QLD 4742 is a small town located in the Isaac Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated near the Peak Range National Park, which is known for its rugged mountain ranges and stunning landscapes. BURTON is also home to several attractions, including the BURTON Hotel, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, BURTON is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and lack of shading issues make it a prime spot for solar panel installation. Solar installers in BURTON can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and produce more renewable energy. Additionally, the town's commitment to renewable energy makes it a great place to invest in solar power.

Installing solar energy in BURTON has many benefits, including reducing energy costs and decreasing carbon emissions. By producing solar power, residents and businesses in BURTON can save money on their energy bills and contribute to a cleaner environment. With the town's sunny weather and ideal location, solar power is a smart investment for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs.

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