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Solar Power Profile - Mittyack, VIC 3490

More than 228 homes in postcode 3490 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mittyack, Big Desert, Boinka, Kulwin, Murray-sunset, Ouyen, Torrita and Tutye.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,787 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,704 kWh per day, or 2,812 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $492,093 per year.

Mittyack and 3490 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 2,333.96 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 19,449,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3490

433rd

State Wide

1735th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mittyack

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3490

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3490

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mittyack
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mittyack: Daytrap - approx. 13.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mittyack

Greggs/Laser Electrical Ouyen

Greggs/Laser Electrical Ouyen

58 Oke Street, 3490

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Community Solar Statistics - Mittyack, 3490

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Homes With Solar

228

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 3490 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

$2,172/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mittyack based on the average solar system size for 3490, 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

$702,990/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,787 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3490 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

7,704 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 Mittyack. 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

2,812 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 Mittyack. 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

10

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 3490 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

$492,093/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 3490. 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

$5,361,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3490, 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

2,334 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3490 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC. 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

32,675 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3490 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, 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

19,449,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3490 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, 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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Mittyack Demographics

Mittyack and the postcode of 3490 has a total population of 1092 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 628 households in Mittyack, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1151 per week per household.

About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mittyack is $712/month. By installing solar power in Mittyack, the average household could save 25.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $218433 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 3.63% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mittyack is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Mittyack

BIG DESERT VIC 3490 is a small town located in the northwestern part of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the heart of the Big Desert Wilderness Park, which is known for its unique flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the park's rugged terrain, which includes sand dunes, rocky outcrops, and dry creek beds. The park is also home to several species of kangaroos, wallabies, and emus.

With over 300 sunny days per year, BIG DESERT VIC 3490 is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installations. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in BIG DESERT VIC 3490, with many homeowners and businesses investing in solar panels to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, as well as address any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.

By installing solar panels in BIG DESERT VIC 3490, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate clean, renewable energy. Solar power is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. In addition to its environmental benefits, solar power can also save residents money on their energy bills in the long run. With its sunny climate and growing interest in solar power, BIG DESERT VIC 3490 is a great place to explore the benefits of renewable energy.

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