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Solar Power Profile - Hidden Valley, VIC 3756

More than 2562 homes in postcode 3756 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hidden Valley, Chintin, Darraweit Guim, Upper Plenty, Wallan and Wallan East.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,606 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,610 kWh per day, or 21,028 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,679,838.75 per year.

Hidden Valley and 3756 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 17,453.24 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 145,443,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3756

82nd

State Wide

510th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Hidden Valley

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3756

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3756

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hidden Valley
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hidden Valley: Kilmore Gap - approx. 2.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hidden Valley

Eastern Energy Solutions

Eastern Energy Solutions

3 Coolstore Road, 3136

Personalised Solar Installation services for Melb & Eastern Suburbs.

6 Reviews
Switch On Solar

Switch On Solar

23 Milton Parade, 3144

Get switched on and harness the sun.

9 Reviews
Illuma Electrical Group

Illuma Electrical Group

32 Merton Street, 3079

Professional service. Superior performance.

1 Reviews
Energy Innovations Aust

Energy Innovations Aust

Melbourne, 3000

Bringing a reliable & professional approach to energy management.

5 Reviews

Community Solar Statistics - Hidden Valley, 3756

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Homes With Solar

2,562

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 3756 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

$1,405/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Hidden Valley based on the average solar system size for 3756, 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

$5,256,913/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

15,606 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3756 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

57,610 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 Hidden Valley. 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

21,028 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 Hidden Valley. 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

91

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 3756 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

$3,679,839/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 3756. 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

$46,818,600

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3756, 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

17,453 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3756 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

244,345 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3756 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

145,443,667 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3756 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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Hidden Valley Demographics

Hidden Valley and the postcode of 3756 has a total population of 15118 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 5456 households in Hidden Valley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1910 per week per household.

About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hidden Valley is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Hidden Valley, the average household could save 6.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58069 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 1.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hidden Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Hidden Valley

Chintin VIC 3756 is a charming town located in the shire of Mitchell, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the northern part of the state and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the stunning Macedon Ranges and the Goulburn River. Visitors to Chintin can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The town is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Chintin Railway Station and the Chintin Hotel.

Chintin enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it an ideal location for solar power installation. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is perfect for producing solar energy. Solar installers in Chintin can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. The town also experiences minimal shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar power production.

Installing solar energy in Chintin can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy costs, promoting renewable energy, and reducing carbon emissions. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help reduce the town's dependence on fossil fuels. With the help of solar installers, residents and businesses in Chintin can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce their own electricity and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Nearby Suburbs

ChintinDarraweit GuimHidden ValleyUpper PlentyWallanWallan East

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