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Solar Power Profile - Arnold West, VIC 3551

More than 7110 homes in postcode 3551 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Arnold West, Bendigo Forward, Arnold, Ascot, Axe Creek, Axedale, Bagshot, Bagshot North, Cornella, Creek View, Emu Creek, Eppalock, Epsom, Huntly, Huntly North, Junortoun, Kimbolton, Lake Eppalock, Llanelly, Lockwood, Lockwood South, Longlea, Maiden Gully, Mandurang, Mandurang South, Minto, Mosquito Creek, Murphys Creek, Myola, Myola East, Myrtle Creek, Newbridge, Painswick, Pilchers Bridge, Sedgwick, Strathfieldsaye, Tarnagulla, Toolleen, Waanyarra, Wellsford and Woodstock On Loddon.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 45,621 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 181,448 kWh per day, or 66,229 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,589,991 per year.

Arnold West and 3551 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 54,970.07 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 458,083,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3551

10th

State Wide

90th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Arnold West

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3551

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3551

Daily Avg Sunshine in Arnold West
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Arnold West: Tarnagulla (llanelly) - approx. 7.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Arnold West

Central Spark Victoria

105 Fords Road, 3451

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Solar 1 Electrical

12-24 Holdsworth Road, 3550

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Solar Pro Bendigo

96 Rowena Street, 3550

Get it done by a PRO

TCA Electrical Contractors

Victoria, 3550

Powering Your Future with Reliable Solutions

Community Solar Statistics - Arnold West, 3551

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Homes With Solar

7,110

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 3551 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

$1,661/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Arnold West based on the average solar system size for 3551, 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

$16,557,130/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

45,621 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3551 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

181,448 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 Arnold West. 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

66,229 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 Arnold West. 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

265

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 3551 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

$11,589,991/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 3551. 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

$136,863,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3551, 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

54,970 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3551 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

769,581 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3551 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

458,083,917 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3551 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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Arnold West Demographics

Arnold West and the postcode of 3551 has a total population of 33777 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 12609 households in Arnold West, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2012 per week per household.

About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Arnold West is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Arnold West, the average household could save 8.52% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73188 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 1.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Arnold West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Arnold West

Arnold is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. Situated in the northeast of Melbourne, Arnold is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and rich history. The town is surrounded by the stunning Great Dividing Range, which offers breathtaking views and a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and skiing.

Arnold is also home to several landmarks and attractions, including the historic Old Post Office, the scenic Lake Eildon National Park, and the popular Mansfield Zoo. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, and swimming in the lake, or exploring the local wineries and breweries.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Arnold is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent choice for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs. By installing solar panels in Arnold, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the town's sunny climate to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in Arnold can help residents choose the best solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and avoid potential shading issues.

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