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Solar Power Profile - Burkes Flat, VIC 3475

More than 96 homes in postcode 3475 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Burkes Flat, Archdale, Archdale Junction, Bealiba, Cochranes Creek, Emu and Logan.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 485 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,977 kWh per day, or 722 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 $126,280.875 per year.

Burkes Flat and 3475 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 599.26 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 4,993,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3475

593rd

State Wide

2244th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Burkes Flat

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3475

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3475

Daily Avg Sunshine in Burkes Flat
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Burkes Flat: Burkes Flat - approx. 3.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Burkes Flat

Mark Edmondson Electrical Services

Craigie, 3465

Quality electrical solutions for homes and businesses

McNabb Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Maryborough, 3465

Power your home with the sun's energy

KC Solar

114 Nelson Street, 3465

Powering your future with clean energy

Glennerator Electrical

Maldon, 3463

Empowering you with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Burkes Flat, 3475

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Homes With Solar

96

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 3475 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

$1,341/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Burkes Flat based on the average solar system size for 3475, 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

$180,401/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

485 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3475 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,977 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 Burkes Flat. 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

722 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 Burkes Flat. 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

3

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 3475 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

$126,281/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 3475. 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

$1,456,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3475, 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

599 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3475 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

8,390 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3475 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

4,993,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3475 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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Burkes Flat Demographics

Burkes Flat and the postcode of 3475 has a total population of 327 people, with a median age of 59 years. There are 263 households in Burkes Flat, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 777 per week per household.

About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Burkes Flat is $867/month. By installing solar power in Burkes Flat, the average household could save 12.89% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $110795 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 3.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Burkes Flat is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Burkes Flat

Archdale is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the northern part of the state, approximately 360 km northwest of Melbourne. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park and the Grampians National Park. Visitors to Archdale can enjoy hiking, camping, and rock climbing in these stunning locations.

Archdale enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. The town's location in Victoria means that it experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year, with hot summers and cool winters. These weather conditions make Archdale an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's sunny climate to install solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise energy yields.

The benefits of solar power in Archdale are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is also a cost-effective solution for generating electricity, as it can significantly reduce energy bills over time. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for households and businesses that install solar panels, making it an attractive option for those looking to make the switch to renewable energy.

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