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Solar Power Profile - Gisborne South, VIC 3437

More than 1831 homes in postcode 3437 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gisborne South, Bullengarook and Gisborne.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,920 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,464 kWh per day, or 16,959 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,967,888 per year.

Gisborne South and 3437 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 14,075.97 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 117,299,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3437

115th

State Wide

617th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Gisborne South

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3437

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3437

Daily Avg Sunshine in Gisborne South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gisborne South: Mount Gisborne - approx. 4.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Gisborne South

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

9 Reviews
Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

25 Reviews
G Store

G Store

1095 Dandenong Road, 3145

Powering towards net zero

105 Reviews
Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

1 Bricker Street, 3192

Smart solar energy.

52 Reviews

Community Solar Statistics - Gisborne South, 3437

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Homes With Solar

1,831

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 3437 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

$1,597/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Gisborne South based on the average solar system size for 3437, 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

$4,239,840/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,920 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3437 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

46,464 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 Gisborne South. 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

16,959 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 Gisborne South. 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

75

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 3437 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

$2,967,888/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 3437. 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

$38,760,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3437, 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

14,076 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3437 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

197,064 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3437 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

117,299,750 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3437 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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Gisborne South Demographics

Gisborne South and the postcode of 3437 has a total population of 11121 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 4178 households in Gisborne South, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2318 per week per household.

About 79% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gisborne South is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Gisborne South, the average household could save 6.14% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $52772 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 1.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gisborne South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Gisborne South

BULLENGAROOK VIC 3437 is a charming town located in the Shire of Moorabool, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated on the Western Highway, approximately 80 km west of Melbourne, making it an easily accessible location. BULLENGAROOK is known for its beautiful scenery and natural attractions, including the nearby Mount Blackwood and Wombat State Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and picnicking in the area, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. BULLENGAROOK VIC 3437 is blessed with an excellent climate, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With its optimal solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues are minimal, and solar yields are high. This makes BULLENGAROOK a perfect location for solar installers and homeowners looking to invest in renewable energy. By installing solar energy in BULLENGAROOK, residents can benefit from reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With its abundant sunshine and ideal climate, BULLENGAROOK VIC 3437 is an excellent location for solar power, and residents can take advantage of the many benefits that come with it.

Nearby Suburbs

BullengarookGisborneGisborne South

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