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Solar Power Profile - Eskdale, VIC 3701

More than 351 homes in postcode 3701 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Eskdale, Granite Flat, Dartmouth, Fernvale, Granya, Mitta Mitta, Old Tallangatta, Shelley, Tallandoon, Tallangatta South and Tallangatta Valley.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,600 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,281 kWh per day, or 3,753 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $656,698.875 per year.

Eskdale and 3701 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 3,114.99 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 25,958,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3701

371st

State Wide

1539th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Eskdale

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3701

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

Postcode 3701

Daily Avg Sunshine in Eskdale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Eskdale: Laurel Hill - approx. 6.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Eskdale

TMN Electrical

TMN Electrical

Porepunkah, 3740

Powering your home with the sun

Friend Electrical

Friend Electrical

6 Bluegum Court, 3741

Power your home with clean, renewable energy

Community Solar Statistics - Eskdale, 3701

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Homes With Solar

351

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 3701 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

$1,852/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Eskdale based on the average solar system size for 3701, 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

$938,141/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,600 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3701 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

10,281 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 Eskdale. 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

3,753 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 Eskdale. 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

15

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 3701 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

$656,699/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 3701. 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

$7,801,200

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3701, 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

3,115 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3701 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

43,610 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3701 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

25,958,250 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3701 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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Eskdale Demographics

Eskdale and the postcode of 3701 has a total population of 933 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 584 households in Eskdale, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1381 per week per household.

About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Eskdale is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Eskdale, the average household could save 11.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102041 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 2.58% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Eskdale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Eskdale

DARTMOUTH VIC 3701 is a small town located in the Alpine Shire of Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the Mitta River and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges such as the Mount Bogong, the highest peak in Victoria, and the Alpine National Park. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the major benefits of DARTMOUTH VIC 3701 is its abundant sunshine hours, with an average of 6.5 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production and installation. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce potential shading issues. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of this renewable energy source.

By harnessing the power of the sun, DARTMOUTH VIC 3701 can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Installing solar panels can also provide long-term cost savings on energy bills. With its ample sunshine hours and stunning natural surroundings, DARTMOUTH VIC 3701 is a prime location for solar power production and installation.

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