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Solar Power Profile - California Gully, VIC 3556

More than 2349 homes in postcode 3556 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of California Gully, Comet Hill, Campbells Forest, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Jackass Flat, Myers Flat, Sailors Gully, Sebastian, Whipstick and Woodvale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,270 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 49,679 kWh per day, or 18,133 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 $3,173,246.125 per year.

California Gully and 3556 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 15,050.39 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 125,419,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3556

124th

State Wide

651st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in California Gully

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3556

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3556

Daily Avg Sunshine in California Gully
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to California Gully: Eaglehawk Borough Office - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing California Gully

Central Spark Victoria

Central Spark Victoria

105 Fords Road, 3451

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Solar 1 Electrical

Solar 1 Electrical

12-24 Holdsworth Road, 3550

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Solar Pro Bendigo

Solar Pro Bendigo

96 Rowena Street, 3550

Get it done by a PRO

TCA Electrical Contractors

TCA Electrical Contractors

Victoria, 3550

Powering Your Future with Reliable Solutions

Community Solar Statistics - California Gully, 3556

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Homes With Solar

2,349

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 3556 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 California Gully based on the average solar system size for 3556, 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

$4,533,209/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,270 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3556 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

49,679 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 California Gully. 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

18,133 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 California Gully. 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

71

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 3556 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

$3,173,246/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 3556. 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

$36,810,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3556, 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

15,050 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3556 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

210,705 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3556 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

125,419,917 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3556 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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California Gully Demographics

California Gully and the postcode of 3556 has a total population of 13227 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 5941 households in California Gully, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1229 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in California Gully is $1300/month. By installing solar power in California Gully, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73891 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 2.1% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in California Gully is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About California Gully

CALIFORNIA GULLY is a small town located in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 7km south of Bendigo and is known for its rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. The town is home to a number of attractions, including the Central Deborah Gold Mine, which offers underground tours of the historic mine, and the Bendigo Tramways, which provides visitors with a unique way to explore the town.

The weather in CALIFORNIA GULLY is generally sunny and warm, with an average of around 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, as the town receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure maximum solar yields, and potential shading issues can be easily mitigated.

Installing solar energy in CALIFORNIA GULLY can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. With the town's abundant sunshine and favourable weather conditions, solar power is a great option for those looking to invest in renewable energy. Additionally, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates to encourage the installation of solar panels, making it an affordable option for many homeowners and businesses in the area.

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