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Solar Power Profile - Budgeree East, VIC 3870

More than 313 homes in postcode 3870 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Budgeree East, Johnstones Hill, Boolarra, Boolarra South, Budgeree, Grand Ridge and Mirboo East.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,405 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,685 kWh per day, or 1,710 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $958.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $299,254.375 per year.

Budgeree East and 3870 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 1,419.3 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 11,827,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3870

465th

State Wide

1828th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Budgeree East

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3870

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3870

Daily Avg Sunshine in Budgeree East
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Budgeree East: Budgeree East (claremont) - approx. 2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Budgeree East

Solahart Greater Gippsland

Solahart Greater Gippsland

119 Moore Street, 3825

Get Smart Get Solahart

Variety Solar

Variety Solar

13a Smith Street, 3820

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Elecmation

Elecmation

Traralgon, 3844

Smart solar systems to compliment your lifestyle.

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

12-13 Nefertiti Ct, 3844

Solar & electrical expertise for home & business.

Community Solar Statistics - Budgeree East, 3870

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Homes With Solar

311

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 3870 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

$953/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Budgeree East based on the average solar system size for 3870, 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

$427,490/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,389 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3870 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

4,669 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 Budgeree East. 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

1,694 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 Budgeree East. 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

8

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 3870 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

$299,238/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 3870. 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

$4,215,584

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3870, 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

1,403 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3870 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

19,854 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3870 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

11,827,484 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3870 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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Budgeree East Demographics

Budgeree East and the postcode of 3870 has a total population of 1184 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 597 households in Budgeree East, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1219 per week per household.

About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Budgeree East is $1100/month. By installing solar power in Budgeree East, the average household could save 7.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $62376 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 1.51% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Budgeree East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Budgeree East

Boolarra is a small town located in the Latrobe Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful mountain ranges, including the Strzelecki Ranges. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals. If you're looking for a relaxing getaway, Boolarra is the perfect destination.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Boolarra is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this region is 25-30 degrees, facing north. While shading may be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help you determine the best location for your panels. With its sunny weather and ample space for solar panels, Boolarra is a great place to invest in renewable energy.

By installing solar panels in Boolarra, you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can power your home or business for years to come. With the help of a reliable solar installer, you can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in Boolarra and start producing your own energy today.

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