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Solar Power Profile - Bridge Inn, VIC 3380

More than 863 homes in postcode 3380 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bridge Inn, Bellellen, Mokepilly, Stawell, Stawell West and Winjallok.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,613 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,323 kWh per day, or 8,148 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 $1,425,881.625 per year.

Bridge Inn and 3380 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 6,762.84 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 56,357,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3380

248th

State Wide

1123rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Bridge Inn

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3380

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3380

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bridge Inn
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bridge Inn: Stawell - approx. 2.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Bridge Inn

CHS Group Australia

CHS Group Australia

22 Anderson Street, 3400

Powering a sustainable future

Bondy's Contractors

Bondy's Contractors

115 Stawell Road, 3400

Powering Western Victoria with Excellence

Community Solar Statistics - Bridge Inn, 3380

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Homes With Solar

576

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 3380 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

$420/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Bridge Inn based on the average solar system size for 3380, 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

$645,004/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,672 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3380 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

6,964 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 Bridge Inn. 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

2,475 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 Bridge Inn. 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

22

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 3380 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

$451,471/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 3380. 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

$5,332,521

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3380, 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

2,036 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3380 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

29,880 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3380 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

17,848,156 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3380 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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Bridge Inn Demographics

Bridge Inn and the postcode of 3380 has a total population of 5624 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 2890 households in Bridge Inn, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1127 per week per household.

About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bridge Inn is $973/month. By installing solar power in Bridge Inn, the average household could save 14.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $122230 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 2.83% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bridge Inn is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Bridge Inn

Bellellen is a small town located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Bellellen is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors. The town is home to several walking trails, including the Mount Cole State Forest and the Pyrenees Ranges.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Bellellen is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The optimal angle for solar panels in Bellellen is between 20 and 30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation. While there may be some shading issues due to the surrounding hills, Bellellen has the potential to produce high solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Bellellen is a smart investment for both homeowners and businesses. With the rising cost of electricity, solar power is a cost-effective and sustainable solution. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. There are several solar installers in the area who can help residents and businesses make the switch to solar power.

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