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Solar Power Profile - Glen Alvie, VIC 3979

More than 85 homes in postcode 3979 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Glen Alvie, Almurta, Kernot and Korrine.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 551 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,981 kWh per day, or 723 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $126,536.375 per year.

Glen Alvie and 3979 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 600.09 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 5,000,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3979

576th

State Wide

2195th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Glen Alvie

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3979

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

Postcode 3979

Daily Avg Sunshine in Glen Alvie
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glen Alvie: Wonthaggi - approx. 9.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Glen Alvie

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

SunGroup Energy

110 Indian Drive, 3173

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Patel Electrical

36 Palladium Circuit, 3978

Take control of your energy bills.

Sleeth Electrical and Solar

26b Peninsula Boulevard, 3198

New Energy Tech Approved Solar Retailer

Community Solar Statistics - Glen Alvie, 3979

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Homes With Solar

49

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 3979 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

$284/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Glen Alvie based on the average solar system size for 3979, 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

$45,108/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

320 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3979 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

412 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 Glen Alvie. 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

401 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 Glen Alvie. 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

2

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 3979 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

$29,456/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 3979. 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

$385,662

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3979, 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

333 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3979 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

1,883 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3979 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

1,167,097 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3979 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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Glen Alvie Demographics

Glen Alvie and the postcode of 3979 has a total population of 320 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 146 households in Glen Alvie, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1731 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Glen Alvie is $1897/month. By installing solar power in Glen Alvie, the average household could save 6.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55460 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 1.63% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Glen Alvie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Glen Alvie

ALMURTA VIC 3979 is a small town located in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Strzelecki Ranges and the Tarwin River. Visitors can enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby mountains, or fishing and boating in the river.

When it comes to solar power, ALMURTA VIC 3979 is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the surrounding mountains provide some protection from wind and other weather conditions, which can help to increase the efficiency of solar panels.

For those interested in solar power, there are a number of solar installers in ALMURTA VIC 3979 who can help with the installation process. These professionals can provide guidance on the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels, as well as help to identify any potential shading issues that may impact solar yields. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of ALMURTA VIC 3979 can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and help to create a more sustainable future.

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