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Solar Power Profile - Bochara, VIC 3301

More than 163 homes in postcode 3301 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bochara, Broadwater, Buckley Swamp, Byaduk, Croxton East, Hensley Park, Morgiana, Mount Napier, Strathkellar, Tahara, Tarrington, Wannon, Warrayure, Yatchaw and Yulecart.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 983 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,628 kWh per day, or 1,324 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $231,738.5 per year.

Bochara and 3301 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 1,098.92 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 9,157,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3301

510th

State Wide

1989th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bochara

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3301

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3301

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bochara
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bochara: Hamilton Airport - approx. 15.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bochara

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

40 Jamieson Street, 3280

Smart solar energy.

Solargain Warrnambool

Solargain Warrnambool

13 Strong Street, 3280

Power your home with the sun's energy

Keppel Prince Engineering

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Creek Electrical Services

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Bochara, 3301

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Homes With Solar

136

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 3301 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

$554/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bochara based on the average solar system size for 3301, 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

$170,851/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

820 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3301 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,702 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 Bochara. 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

512 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 Bochara. 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

5

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 3301 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

$119,544/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 3301. 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

$1,522,971

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3301, 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

396 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3301 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

7,776 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3301 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

4,730,679 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3301 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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Bochara Demographics

Bochara and the postcode of 3301 has a total population of 1190 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 546 households in Bochara, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1697 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bochara is $1260/month. By installing solar power in Bochara, the average household could save 9.29% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79868 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 Bochara is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bochara

Bochara is a small town located in the Southern Grampians Shire, Victoria, Australia. This peaceful town offers a variety of attractions and features that make it a great place to visit or live in. Bochara is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and stunning mountain ranges such as the Grampians and Mount Eccles National Park, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing.

Bochara enjoys a moderate climate with an average of 2200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The town has a high potential for solar energy, with minimal shading issues and a good solar panel orientation. With the help of professional solar installers, residents and businesses in Bochara can easily install solar panels and enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, such as lower electricity bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased property value.

Investing in solar power in Bochara is not only environmentally friendly but also financially beneficial. With the abundant sunshine hours and the optimal solar panel angle, solar energy yields in Bochara can be high, providing a great return on investment for homeowners and businesses. By choosing solar power, Bochara can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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