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Solar Power Profile - Fitzroy North, VIC 3068

More than 1171 homes in postcode 3068 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Fitzroy North and Clifton Hill.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,548 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,819 kWh per day, or 7,234 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,085.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,265,938.625 per year.

Fitzroy North and 3068 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 6,004.22 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 50,035,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3068

237th

State Wide

1066th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Fitzroy North

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3068

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

Postcode 3068

Daily Avg Sunshine in Fitzroy North
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fitzroy North: Brunswick - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Fitzroy North

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Community Solar Statistics - Fitzroy North, 3068

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Homes With Solar

447

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 3068 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

$402/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Fitzroy North based on the average solar system size for 3068, 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

$964,287/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,781 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3068 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

10,392 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 Fitzroy North. 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

3,680 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 Fitzroy North. 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

27

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 3068 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

$674,947/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 3068. 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

$8,875,588

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3068, 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

3,024 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3068 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

44,651 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3068 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

26,683,577 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3068 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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Fitzroy North Demographics

Fitzroy North and the postcode of 3068 has a total population of 17978 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 9183 households in Fitzroy North, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 2406 per week per household.

About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Fitzroy North is $2600/month. By installing solar power in Fitzroy North, the average household could save 3.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $29908 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 0.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Fitzroy North is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Fitzroy North

Clifton Hill is a charming suburb located in the inner city of Melbourne, Victoria. It is known for its picturesque tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and vibrant community. The suburb boasts a range of local amenities including cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and parks, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

When it comes to solar power, Clifton Hill is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, homeowners and businesses can benefit from installing solar panels to generate their own renewable energy. Additionally, the suburb's flat terrain and minimal shading issues make it an optimal location for solar panel installation.

By investing in solar power in Clifton Hill, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power also offers significant financial benefits, with potential savings on electricity bills and the opportunity to earn money through feed-in tariffs. To make the most of these benefits, it's important to work with reputable solar installers who can provide expert advice and high-quality installations.

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