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Solar Power Profile - Heathcote Junction, VIC 3758

More than 411 homes in postcode 3758 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Heathcote Junction and Wandong.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,439 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,829 kWh per day, or 3,223 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 $563,952.375 per year.

Heathcote Junction and 3758 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 2,675.09 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 22,292,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3758

380th

State Wide

1573rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Heathcote Junction

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3758

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3758

Daily Avg Sunshine in Heathcote Junction
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Heathcote Junction: Upper Plenty - approx. 5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Heathcote Junction

Eastern Energy Solutions

3 Coolstore Road, 3136

Personalised Solar Installation services for Melb & Eastern Suburbs.

Illuma Electrical Group

32 Merton Street, 3079

Professional service. Superior performance.

HDC Electrical & Solar

10 Nester Road, 3139

Professional Electricians and Solar Installers.

AVM Electrical

Mooroolbark Road, 3138

For all your electrical and solar needs...

Community Solar Statistics - Heathcote Junction, 3758

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Homes With Solar

180

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 3758 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

$168/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Heathcote Junction based on the average solar system size for 3758, 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

$134,165/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

351 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3758 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,415 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 Heathcote Junction. 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

481 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 Heathcote Junction. 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

6

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 3758 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

$93,899/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 3758. 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

$1,218,957

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3758, 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

390 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3758 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

6,184 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3758 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

3,713,861 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3758 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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Heathcote Junction Demographics

Heathcote Junction and the postcode of 3758 has a total population of 2094 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 750 households in Heathcote Junction, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2091 per week per household.

About 87% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Heathcote Junction is $1900/month. By installing solar power in Heathcote Junction, the average household could save 5.88% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50557 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 1.23% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Heathcote Junction is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Heathcote Junction

Heathcote Junction is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated near the Great Dividing Range, which is a series of mountain ranges that run parallel to the east coast of Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, which includes the nearby Mount Disappointment and Mount Sugarloaf. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in the area.

Heathcote Junction has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Heathcote Junction can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel orientation to produce more energy for their clients. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources, installing solar panels in Heathcote Junction can help reduce carbon emissions and lower electricity bills.

The benefits of solar power in Heathcote Junction are numerous. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce your carbon footprint. By installing solar panels, you can generate your own electricity and reduce your reliance on the grid. This can lead to significant cost savings on your energy bills over time. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives and rebates for homeowners and businesses that install solar panels. Local solar installers in Heathcote Junction can help you navigate the process of installing solar panels and ensure that you get the most out of your investment.

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