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Solar Power Profile - Freshwater Creek, VIC 3216

More than 7217 homes in postcode 3216 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Freshwater Creek, Marshall, Belmont, Grovedale, Grovedale East, Highton, Mount Duneed, Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 38,672 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 139,072 kWh per day, or 50,761 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,883,224 per year.

Freshwater Creek and 3216 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 42,131.63 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 351,096,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3216

16th

State Wide

131st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Freshwater Creek

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3216

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3216

Daily Avg Sunshine in Freshwater Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Freshwater Creek: Belmont - approx. 2.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Freshwater Creek

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Freshwater Creek, 3216

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Homes With Solar

2,983

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 3216 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

$382/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Freshwater Creek based on the average solar system size for 3216, 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

$5,498,571/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

16,612 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3216 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

60,116 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 Freshwater Creek. 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

20,171 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 Freshwater Creek. 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

168

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 3216 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

$3,553,156/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 3216. 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

$46,406,027

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3216, 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

16,719 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3216 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

235,804 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3216 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

140,438,634 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3216 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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Freshwater Creek Demographics

Freshwater Creek and the postcode of 3216 has a total population of 55474 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 23884 households in Freshwater Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1724 per week per household.

About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Freshwater Creek is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Freshwater Creek, the average household could save 5.84% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50150 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 1.35% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Freshwater Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Freshwater Creek

BELMONT VIC 3216 is a suburb located in the city of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated approximately 6 km southwest of the Geelong CBD and is known for its quiet and peaceful residential areas. Belmont has a variety of local amenities, including several parks and reserves, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants, making it an ideal place to live for families and professionals.

When it comes to solar power, Belmont enjoys an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it a suitable location for solar panel installation. The optimal solar panel angle for Belmont is between 20 and 30 degrees, and the ideal orientation is north-facing. While there may be some shading issues due to trees or nearby buildings, local solar installers can help homeowners find the best location for their solar panels to maximize solar yields.

Installing solar power in Belmont has several benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing carbon footprint, and increasing the value of the property. Additionally, homeowners can take advantage of government incentives and rebates for installing solar panels, making it an affordable and sustainable energy option for the community.

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