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Solar Power Profile - Five Ways, VIC 3977

More than 18284 homes in postcode 3977 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Five Ways, Botanic Ridge, Cannons Creek, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Cranbourne West, Devon Meadows, Junction Village, Sandhurst and Skye.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 105,198 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 375,807 kWh per day, or 137,170 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $24,004,672.125 per year.

Five Ways and 3977 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 113,851.1 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 948,759,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3977

3rd

State Wide

9th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Five Ways

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3977

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3977

Daily Avg Sunshine in Five Ways
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Five Ways: Cranbourne Botanic Gardens - approx. 6.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Five Ways

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 - Five Ways, 3977

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Homes With Solar

18,284

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 3977 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

$1,341/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Five Ways based on the average solar system size for 3977, 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

$34,292,389/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

105,198 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3977 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

375,807 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 Five Ways. 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

137,170 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 Five Ways. 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

610

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 3977 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

$24,004,672/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 3977. 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

$315,592,800

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3977, 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

113,851 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3977 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

1,593,915 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3977 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

948,759,167 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3977 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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Five Ways Demographics

Five Ways and the postcode of 3977 has a total population of 111960 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 37953 households in Five Ways, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1895 per week per household.

About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Five Ways is $1907/month. By installing solar power in Five Ways, the average household could save 5.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50372 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 1.36% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Five Ways is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Five Ways

BOTANIC RIDGE VIC 3977 is a suburb located in the southeast of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated in the City of Casey and is approximately 48 kilometers away from Melbourne's central business district. The town is known for its serene and peaceful environment, making it a perfect place to live in. It is also home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, which is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.

The weather in BOTANIC RIDGE VIC 3977 is generally sunny and pleasant, with an average of 2,600 hours of sunshine per year. The summer months can get quite hot, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C. The winter months are mild, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C. The optimal angle for solar panels in BOTANIC RIDGE VIC 3977 is between 25 and 30 degrees, facing north. This orientation maximizes solar yields and helps avoid shading issues, making it an ideal location for solar power.

The benefits of solar power in BOTANIC RIDGE VIC 3977 are numerous. With plenty of sunshine hours, solar power is a reliable and renewable energy source that can help reduce electricity bills and carbon footprint. There are many solar installers in the area that can help homeowners and businesses install solar panels and take advantage of the benefits of solar power. By harnessing the power of the sun, BOTANIC RIDGE VIC 3977 can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, protect the environment, and contribute to a sustainable future.

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