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Solar Power Profile - Indigo Valley, VIC 3688

More than 377 homes in postcode 3688 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Indigo Valley, Barnawartha North, Indigo Upper and Barnawartha.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,126 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,759 kWh per day, or 3,197 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $559,481.125 per year.

Indigo Valley and 3688 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 2,653.51 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 22,112,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3688

405th

State Wide

1647th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Indigo Valley

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3688

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3688

Daily Avg Sunshine in Indigo 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 Indigo Valley: Barnawartha - approx. 9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Indigo Valley

Twin City Electrical & Solar

New South Wales, 3000

All jobs, big or small!

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

KDEC Electrical & Solar

30 Ruby Ct, 2640

Personalised electrical and solar solutions..

Community Solar Statistics - Indigo Valley, 3688

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Homes With Solar

271

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 3688 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

$417/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Indigo Valley based on the average solar system size for 3688, 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

$292,966/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology mean global daily irradiation for Indigo 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

657 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3688 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,090 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 Indigo 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

1,050 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 Indigo 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

9

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 3688 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

$205,040/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 3688. 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

$2,338,580

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3688, 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

851 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3688 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

13,500 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3688 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

8,108,562 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3688 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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Indigo Valley Demographics

Indigo Valley and the postcode of 3688 has a total population of 1212 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 521 households in Indigo Valley, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1765 per week per household.

About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Indigo Valley is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Indigo Valley, the average household could save 8.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69352 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 1.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Indigo 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 Indigo Valley

Barnawartha is a small town located in the north-eastern part of Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Murray River and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and the Warby-Ovens National Park. The town boasts a rich history and has several heritage-listed buildings, including the Barnawartha Post Office and the Barnawartha Railway Station.

With its abundant sunshine and favorable weather conditions, Barnawartha is an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent spot for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for households and businesses in Barnawartha. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses design and install solar panel systems that are optimized for the local weather conditions and solar yields.

By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in Barnawartha can not only save money on their energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power can help reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of clean energy sources. With its favorable weather conditions and ample sunshine, Barnawartha is an excellent location for solar power production and can benefit greatly from the installation of solar panel systems.

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