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Solar Power Profile - Daltons Bridge, VIC 3568

More than 688 homes in postcode 3568 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Daltons Bridge, Burkes Bridge, Cohuna, Cullen, Gannawarra, Keely, Macorna North, Mcmillans, Mead, Mincha West and Wee Wee Rup.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,670 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 23,900 kWh per day, or 8,724 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,526,612.5 per year.

Daltons Bridge and 3568 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 7,240.92 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 60,341,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3568

245th

State Wide

1117th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Daltons Bridge

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3568

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3568

Daily Avg Sunshine in Daltons Bridge
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Daltons Bridge: Cohuna (goulburn Murray) - approx. 8 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Daltons Bridge, 3568

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Homes With Solar

302

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 3568 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

$317/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Daltons Bridge based on the average solar system size for 3568, 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

$363,278/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

889 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3568 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,926 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 Daltons Bridge. 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

1,398 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 Daltons Bridge. 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

14

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 3568 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

$254,278/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 3568. 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

$2,833,611

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3568, 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

1,151 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3568 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

16,833 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3568 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

10,052,755 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3568 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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Daltons Bridge Demographics

Daltons Bridge and the postcode of 3568 has a total population of 2646 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 1389 households in Daltons Bridge, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.

About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Daltons Bridge is $976/month. By installing solar power in Daltons Bridge, the average household could save 19.09% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $164035 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 3.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Daltons Bridge is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

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

Burkes Bridge is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Gannawarra Shire and has a population of approximately 200 people. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Burkes Bridge is the nearby Gunbower National Park. This park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including kangaroos, emus, and a variety of bird species. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the park.

Burkes Bridge is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a prime location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for residents and businesses in the area. By working with local solar installers, residents of Burkes Bridge can take advantage of the benefits of solar power and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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