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Solar Power Profile - Balwyn, VIC 3103

More than 1100 homes in postcode 3103 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Balwyn, Deepdene Dc, Stradbroke Park, Balwyn East and Deepdene.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,605 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 23,594 kWh per day, or 8,612 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,507,066.75 per year.

Balwyn and 3103 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 7,147.96 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 59,566,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3103

226th

State Wide

1024th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Balwyn

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3103

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3103

Daily Avg Sunshine in Balwyn
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Balwyn: Hawthorn (scotch College) - approx. 5.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Balwyn

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

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Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

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Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

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Community Solar Statistics - Balwyn, 3103

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Homes With Solar

396

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 3103 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

$521/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Balwyn based on the average solar system size for 3103, 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

$1,112,258/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,241 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3103 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

12,019 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 Balwyn. 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

4,278 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 Balwyn. 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

32

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 3103 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

$778,529/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 3103. 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

$9,904,752

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3103, 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

3,407 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3103 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

49,859 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3103 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

29,777,043 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3103 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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Balwyn Demographics

Balwyn and the postcode of 3103 has a total population of 14966 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 6649 households in Balwyn, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2014 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Balwyn is $3000/month. By installing solar power in Balwyn, the average household could save 3.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $32020 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 1.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Balwyn is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Balwyn

Balwyn is a suburb located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 10km east of the Melbourne CBD and is known for its leafy streets, large homes and high-end shopping. The suburb is home to several parks and reserves, including Beckett Park, Gordon Barnard Reserve and Hislop Reserve. Balwyn also boasts a number of historic buildings, such as the Balwyn Cinema and the Balwyn Baptist Church, which add to the charm of the area.

Balwyn enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The suburb experiences an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panel installers in Balwyn can take advantage of the suburb's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels, as tall trees and neighbouring buildings can affect the amount of sunlight that reaches the panels.

Installing solar energy systems in Balwyn can provide a range of benefits, including reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence and a reduced carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for homeowners and businesses. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents of Balwyn can harness the power of the sun to generate clean, sustainable energy for their homes and businesses.

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