Solar Power Information - Mia Mia, VIC, 3444
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Mia Mia home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Mia Mia and the 3444 postcode area in Victoria.
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Postcode 3444 Solar Power Statistics
In Mia Mia's postcode area (3444), more than 1,927 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 12,459 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 9,202, this works out to 1,354 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 4,387 dwellings in the 3444 area, so that calculates out at 44 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 48,784 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 3,049 homes) and retail electricity costs of 28c per kilowatt-hour; Mia Mia and 3444 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,985,741 of energy at retail prices a year!
Mia Mia solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 3444 region avoiding 19,053 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Mia Mia?
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Solar Energy Resources In Mia Mia
Mia Mia experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.67 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 3444 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Mia Mia area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Mia Mia in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,146 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,575 kWh (~147%)
- 10kW system - 14,291 kWh (~245%)
- 13kW system - 18,579 kWh (~318%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Mia Mia, Victoria should generally face North for the best results. For a good panel angle, the general rule of thumb is it should be around the same as latitude. In Mia Mia's case, that is 37 degrees - but usually whatever your rooftop angle is will be fine (unless it's under 10 degrees - then tilt frames may be needed).
Feed In Tariffs In Victoria
As well as providing your home with electricity, Mia Mia solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In VIC, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 3444 area.
Mia Mia Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 5c, Mia Mia solar power system owners can expect to save $1,339 per year.
Greater Bendigo City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Greater Bendigo City Council area. Circumstances where an approval is required aren't clear, but there do appear to be a number of requirements in relation to Heritage listed buildings.
It's important to check with Greater Bendigo City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Mia Mia should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Victoria
A series of steps must be completed in Victoria involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in Victoria.
Solar Panel Installers In Mia Mia
In our network we have quality, thoroughly pre-vetted solar power system installers servicing Mia Mia. If you're ready to get quotes from installation professionals we know and trust:
Installing A Solar Battery In Mia Mia
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Mia Mia home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Mia Mia who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Mia Mia (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Mia Mia Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Mia Mia VIC 3444 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 3444 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Greater Bendigo City Council - Victoria
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Mia Mia is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Victoria average of 1.07kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Redesdale , coordinates 37°1'10" S 144°31'13" E, around 5 km from the centre of Mia Mia.