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Solar Power Profile - Grassmere, VIC 3281

More than 312 homes in postcode 3281 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Grassmere, Bushfield, Winslow and Woodford.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,434 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,696 kWh per day, or 3,174 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $555,457 per year.

Grassmere and 3281 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 2,634.42 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 21,953,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3281

382nd

State Wide

1575th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Grassmere

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3281

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

Postcode 3281

Daily Avg Sunshine in Grassmere
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Grassmere: Warrnambool Airport Ndb - approx. 4.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Grassmere

Urban Renewables

40 Jamieson Street, 3280

Smart solar energy.

Solargain Warrnambool

13 Strong Street, 3280

Power your home with the sun's energy

Leahy's Electrical Services

6 Scott Street, 3280

Powering Southwest Victoria with Quality Electrical Solutions

CW Electrical

50 Victoria Street, 3266

Power your home with clean and sustainable solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Grassmere, 3281

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Homes With Solar

312

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 3281 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

$1,789/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Grassmere based on the average solar system size for 3281, 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

$793,510/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,434 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3281 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

8,696 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 Grassmere. 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

3,174 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 Grassmere. 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

14

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 3281 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

$555,457/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 3281. 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

$7,302,300

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3281, 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

2,634 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3281 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

36,882 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3281 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

21,953,500 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3281 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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Grassmere Demographics

Grassmere and the postcode of 3281 has a total population of 1797 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 661 households in Grassmere, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2076 per week per household.

About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Grassmere is $1650/month. By installing solar power in Grassmere, the average household could save 9.03% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77623 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 1.66% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Grassmere is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Grassmere

BUSHFIELD VIC 3281 is a small town located in the south-western region of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated approximately 10 kilometers north-west of Warrnambool and is surrounded by lush green farmland. Bushfield is known for its peaceful and serene surroundings, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Bushfield is the Hopkins Falls, which is located just a few kilometers from the town center. The falls are a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction is the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, which is home to a wide variety of native Australian wildlife.

With an average of 2200 sunshine hours per year, Bushfield is an ideal location for solar power installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in Bushfield is between 25-35 degrees, and the panels should be facing north to maximize their exposure to the sun. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a reputable solar installer can help you to identify any potential issues and design a system that will work best for your specific location. Installing solar panels in Bushfield can help to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint, while also providing a reliable source of renewable energy.

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