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Solar Power Profile - Herne Hill, VIC 3218

More than 1424 homes in postcode 3218 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Herne Hill, Fyansford, Geelong West, Manifold Heights, Murgheboluc and Stonehaven.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,505 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 30,586 kWh per day, or 11,164 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 $1,953,680.75 per year.

Herne Hill and 3218 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 9,266.12 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 77,217,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3218

184th

State Wide

884th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Herne Hill

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3218

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3218

Daily Avg Sunshine in Herne Hill
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Herne Hill: Geelong Golf Club - approx. 1.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Herne Hill

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Geelong Solar Energy

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Cerium Energy

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Herne Hill, 3218

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Homes With Solar

855

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 3218 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

$790/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Herne Hill based on the average solar system size for 3218, 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

$2,185,908/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

6,401 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3218 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

23,697 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 Herne Hill. 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

8,484 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 Herne Hill. 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

46

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 3218 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

$1,530,057/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 3218. 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

$19,985,874

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3218, 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

6,997 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3218 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

101,353 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3218 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

60,484,338 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3218 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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Herne Hill Demographics

Herne Hill and the postcode of 3218 has a total population of 14322 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 6882 households in Herne Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1752 per week per household.

About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Herne Hill is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Herne Hill, the average household could save 5.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49261 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 1.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Herne Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Herne Hill

Fyansford is a charming suburb located in the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is situated just 5 km west of Geelong's central business district and is bordered by the Barwon River to the north and the Princes Freeway to the south. The town is known for its rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous attractions.

Fyansford is blessed with a sunny climate, with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production. Homeowners and businesses in Fyansford can benefit from installing solar panels on their rooftops, which can help them reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Solar installers in Fyansford can help residents choose the optimal solar panel angle and orientation based on their location and shading issues.

By harnessing the power of the sun, Fyansford can become a leader in renewable energy and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Solar power is a reliable and cost-effective source of energy that can help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. With its abundant sunshine and favorable weather conditions, Fyansford is an ideal location for solar power production and installation.

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