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Solar Power Profile - Hotspur, VIC 3303

More than 40 homes in postcode 3303 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hotspur, Condah Swamp, Breakaway Creek, Condah, Lake Condah and Wallacedale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 347 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,265 kWh per day, or 462 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $80,801.875 per year.

Hotspur and 3303 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 383.46 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 3,195,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3303

623rd

State Wide

2339th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Hotspur

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3303

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3303

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hotspur
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hotspur: Grassdale - approx. 19.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hotspur

Keppel Prince Engineering

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Creek Electrical Services

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Day's Electrical Contracting

Day's Electrical Contracting

Victoria, 3305

Your Trusted Electrical Experts in South West Victoria

Ted Finchett

Ted Finchett

135 135 French Street, 3300

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Hotspur, 3303

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Homes With Solar

34

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 3303 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

$970/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Hotspur based on the average solar system size for 3303, 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

$65,226/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

296 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3303 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

419 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 Hotspur. 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

394 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 Hotspur. 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

2

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 3303 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

$44,258/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 3303. 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

$572,532

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3303, 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

303 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3303 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

2,769 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3303 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

1,757,342 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3303 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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Hotspur Demographics

Hotspur and the postcode of 3303 has a total population of 258 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 139 households in Hotspur, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1607 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 Hotspur is $1042/month. By installing solar power in Hotspur, the average household could save 16.35% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $140476 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 2.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hotspur is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Hotspur

BREAKAWAY CREEK VIC 3303 is a small town located in the south-west of Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including the stunning Mount Eccles National Park and the picturesque Hopkins River. The town itself is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals, making it a great place to visit or live.

When it comes to solar power, BREAKAWAY CREEK VIC 3303 is an ideal location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of over 5 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an excellent location for installing solar panels and generating renewable energy. Additionally, the town is relatively flat, which means that there are few shading issues to worry about, and solar yields are likely to be high.

If you're looking to install solar panels in BREAKAWAY CREEK VIC 3303, there are plenty of local solar installers who can help. These experts can advise you on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation for your property, as well as any potential shading issues you may need to consider. With the town's abundant sunshine and excellent solar potential, investing in solar power is a smart choice for both homeowners and businesses in the area.

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