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Solar Power Profile - Horsham, VIC 3400

More than 2098 homes in postcode 3400 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Horsham, Brimpaen, St Helens Plains, Wartook, Wonwondah East, Wonwondah South and Horsham West.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,156 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 56,976 kWh per day, or 20,796 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,639,342 per year.

Horsham and 3400 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 17,260.68 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 143,839,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3400

95th

State Wide

566th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Horsham

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3400

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3400

Daily Avg Sunshine in Horsham
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Horsham: Horsham - approx. 2.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Horsham

H.Tink Electrical

H.Tink Electrical

Nhill, 3418

Empowering homes with solar energy

Wimmera Electrical

Wimmera Electrical

Dimboola, 3414

Power your future with solar!

Laser Electrical Horsham

Laser Electrical Horsham

89 89 Plumpton Rd, 3400

Your 'Totally Dependable' Electrician

VV Electrical and Solar

VV Electrical and Solar

29 Alexander Avenue, 3400

Your green energy specialist.

Community Solar Statistics - Horsham, 3400

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Homes With Solar

1,736

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 3400 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

$1,368/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Horsham based on the average solar system size for 3400, 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

$5,112,262/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

13,593 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3400 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

55,701 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 Horsham. 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

20,123 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 Horsham. 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

79

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 3400 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

$3,578,485/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 3400. 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

$41,761,345

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3400, 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

16,646 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3400 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

237,303 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3400 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

141,446,342 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3400 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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Horsham Demographics

Horsham and the postcode of 3400 has a total population of 14019 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 6935 households in Horsham, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1294 per week per household.

About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Horsham is $1187/month. By installing solar power in Horsham, the average household could save 12.11% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $104047 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 2.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Horsham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Horsham

Located in the western district of Victoria, Brimpaen is a small town with a population of around 200 people. The town is known for its scenic beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands. One of the main attractions of the town is the Grampians National Park, which is located just a short drive away. The park offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting. Other popular attractions in the area include the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park and the Wartook Reservoir.

Brinpaen experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, households and businesses in Brimpaen can generate a significant amount of solar energy. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal placement of solar panels and address any potential shading issues.

Investing in solar power in Brimpaen can offer several benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon footprint, and increased energy independence. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, households and businesses can generate a significant amount of renewable energy, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the Australian government offers several incentives for solar power installations, making it an affordable and practical option for residents in Brimpaen.

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