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Solar Power Profile - Dookie, VIC 3646

More than 151 homes in postcode 3646 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Dookie, Wattville, Mount Major, Nalinga, Waggarandall, Yabba North, Yabba South and Youanmite.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 836 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,442 kWh per day, or 1,256 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 $219,857.75 per year.

Dookie and 3646 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 1,042.48 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 8,687,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3646

530th

State Wide

2060th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Dookie

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

Postcode 3646

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3646

Daily Avg Sunshine in Dookie
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dookie: Dookie Agricultural College - approx. 6.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Dookie

Future NRG

7957 Goulburn Valley Highway, 3631

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

Solar Run Goulburn Valley

Shepparton, 3630

Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.

Blake Campbell Solar

7 Barker Avenue, 3630

Residential & commercial solar systems.

Community Solar Statistics - Dookie, 3646

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Homes With Solar

151

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 3646 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

$1,469/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Dookie based on the average solar system size for 3646, 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

$314,083/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

836 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3646 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,442 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 Dookie. 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

1,256 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 Dookie. 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

5

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 3646 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

$219,858/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 3646. 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

$2,506,500

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3646, 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

1,042 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3646 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

14,595 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3646 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

8,687,333 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3646 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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Dookie Demographics

Dookie and the postcode of 3646 has a total population of 538 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 253 households in Dookie, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1385 per week per household.

About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Dookie is $1135/month. By installing solar power in Dookie, the average household could save 10.79% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $92694 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 2.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Dookie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Dookie

DOOKIE VIC 3646 is a small town located in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its rich agricultural history and stunning natural landscapes. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping in the nearby Warby-Ovens National Park.

With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, DOOKIE VIC 3646 is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be considered when designing solar systems.

By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in DOOKIE VIC 3646 can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can provide long-term benefits for the environment and the economy. Installing solar panels can also increase the value of properties and attract eco-conscious buyers. With the help of local solar installers, DOOKIE VIC 3646 can become a shining example of sustainable living.

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