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Solar Power Profile - Alfredton, VIC 3350

More than 7309 homes in postcode 3350 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Alfredton, Bakery Hill, Ballarat, Ballarat Central, Ballarat East, Ballarat North, Ballarat West, Black Hill, Brown Hill, Canadian, Eureka, Golden Point, Invermay Park, Lake Wendouree, Lucas, Mount Clear, Mount Helen, Mount Pleasant, Nerrina, Newington, Redan, Soldiers Hill and Sovereign Hill.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 47,722 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 177,301 kWh per day, or 64,715 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,325,101.375 per year.

Alfredton and 3350 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 53,713.45 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 447,612,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3350

8th

State Wide

80th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Alfredton

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3350

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3350

Daily Avg Sunshine in Alfredton
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Alfredton: Ballarat Botanical Gardens - approx. 1.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Alfredton

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Solar Company

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Sun 2 Solar

Sun 2 Solar

16 Laidlaw Drive, 3356

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Alfredton, 3350

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Homes With Solar

6,626

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 3350 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

$1,140/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Alfredton based on the average solar system size for 3350, 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

$15,367,523/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

45,014 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3350 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

168,098 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 Alfredton. 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

61,155 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 Alfredton. 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

267

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 3350 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

$10,757,171/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 3350. 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

$135,990,204

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3350, 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

50,705 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3350 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

713,982 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3350 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

425,177,449 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3350 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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Alfredton Demographics

Alfredton and the postcode of 3350 has a total population of 61186 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 28425 households in Alfredton, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1503 per week per household.

About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Alfredton is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Alfredton, the average household could save 8.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72368 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 1.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Alfredton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Alfredton

Alfredton is a suburb located in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated on the western side of Ballarat and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Alfredton is home to a range of amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and shops. The suburb also boasts a number of parks and recreational areas, making it an ideal place for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

With an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day, Alfredton is a great location for solar power. The optimal orientation for solar panels in Alfredton is facing north, with an angle of 25-30 degrees. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can assess the site and provide solutions to maximize solar yields. Installing solar energy in Alfredton can help reduce electricity bills and contribute to a more sustainable future.

One of the main attractions in Alfredton is the Ballarat Golf Club, which features an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar. The nearby Lake Wendouree is also a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnics. For those interested in history, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the Sovereign Hill museum are just a short drive away. With its sunny climate and range of attractions, Alfredton is a great place to live and invest in solar power.

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