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Solar Power Profile - Healesville Main Street, VIC 3777

More than 1712 homes in postcode 3777 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Healesville Main Street, Healesville Post Shop, Badger Creek, Castella, Chum Creek, Healesville, Mount Toolebewong and Toolangi.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 10,625 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 36,439 kWh per day, or 13,300 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 $2,327,541.125 per year.

Healesville Main Street and 3777 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 11,039 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 91,991,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3777

147th

State Wide

746th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Healesville Main Street

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3777

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3777

Daily Avg Sunshine in Healesville Main Street
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Healesville Main Street: Healesville (mount Yule) - approx. 884 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Healesville Main Street

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

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Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Limitless Energy Solutions

Limitless Energy Solutions

6-7 Nicole Close, 3153

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Community Solar Statistics - Healesville Main Street, 3777

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Homes With Solar

506

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 3777 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

$370/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Healesville Main Street based on the average solar system size for 3777, 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

$1,219,177/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,774 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3777 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

13,240 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 Healesville Main Street. 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

4,755 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 Healesville Main Street. 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

45

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 3777 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

$853,387/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 3777. 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

$11,688,660

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3777, 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

3,926 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3777 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

56,550 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3777 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

33,733,222 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3777 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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Healesville Main Street Demographics

Healesville Main Street and the postcode of 3777 has a total population of 10065 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 4519 households in Healesville Main Street, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1517 per week per household.

About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Healesville Main Street is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Healesville Main Street, the average household could save 6.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55429 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 1.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Healesville Main Street is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Healesville Main Street

BADGER CREEK VIC 3777 is a charming town located in the Yarra Valley region of Victoria, Australia. It is situated at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by lush green forests, and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The town boasts several attractions, including the Badger Weir Park, the Maroondah Reservoir Park, and the Healesville Sanctuary, which is a popular wildlife park.

When it comes to solar power, BADGER CREEK VIC 3777 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine and relatively mild climate. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Additionally, the town is located in an area with minimal shading issues, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.

Installing solar energy in BADGER CREEK VIC 3777 offers many benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Additionally, there are many government incentives and rebates available to help offset the cost of solar panel installation, making it an affordable and accessible option for many people.

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