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Solar Power Profile - Diggers Rest, VIC 3427

More than 913 homes in postcode 3427 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Diggers Rest and Plumpton.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,802 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,003 kWh per day, or 7,666 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,341,566.625 per year.

Diggers Rest and 3427 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 6,362.78 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 53,023,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3427

242nd

State Wide

1104th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Diggers Rest

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3427

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3427

Daily Avg Sunshine in Diggers Rest
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Diggers Rest: Sunbury (salesian College ) - approx. 6.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Diggers Rest

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

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Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

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Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

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Community Solar Statistics - Diggers Rest, 3427

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Homes With Solar

657

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 3427 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

$416/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Diggers Rest based on the average solar system size for 3427, 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

$702,437/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,005 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3427 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

7,577 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 Diggers Rest. 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

2,688 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 Diggers Rest. 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

24

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 3427 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

$491,669/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 3427. 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

$6,380,459

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3427, 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

2,210 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3427 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

32,532 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3427 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

19,437,110 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3427 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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Diggers Rest Demographics

Diggers Rest and the postcode of 3427 has a total population of 5394 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 2188 households in Diggers Rest, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1991 per week per household.

About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Diggers Rest is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Diggers Rest, the average household could save 6.8% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58449 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 1.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Diggers Rest is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 33 km north-west of Melbourne's central business district. The town is known for its rich history, with many historical sites and landmarks to explore. One of the main attractions of Diggers Rest is the Diggers Rest Railway Station, which was built in 1861 and is still in use today. Other notable features of the town include the Diggers Rest Football Club and the Diggers Rest Primary School.

When it comes to solar power, Diggers Rest is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, the town is perfect for producing solar energy. Solar installers in Diggers Rest can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular in Diggers Rest, with many residents and businesses turning to solar power to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs. By installing solar panels, residents can benefit from reduced electricity bills and a more sustainable way of living. Solar power also helps to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, making it a great choice for those who are environmentally conscious.

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