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Solar Power Profile - King Valley, VIC 3678

More than 1870 homes in postcode 3678 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of King Valley, Wangaratta Forward, Bobinawarrah, Boorhaman, Boorhaman East, Bowser, Byawatha, Carboor, Cheshunt, Cheshunt South, Docker, Dockers Plains, East Wangaratta, Edi, Edi Upper, Everton, Everton Upper, Killawarra, Laceby, Londrigan, Markwood, Meadow Creek, Milawa, North Wangaratta, Oxley, Oxley Flats, Peechelba, Peechelba East, Rose River, Tarrawingee, Wabonga, Waldara, Wangandary, Wangaratta South and Whitlands.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,685 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 50,453 kWh per day, or 18,415 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 $3,222,685.375 per year.

King Valley and 3678 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 15,284.45 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 127,370,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3678

117th

State Wide

627th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in King Valley

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3678

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3678

Daily Avg Sunshine in King 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 King Valley: Whitfield - approx. 6.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing King Valley

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

Hines Electrix

Hines Electrix

63 Odonnell Avenue, 3737

Powering your future with the sun

Solahart Albury Wodonga

Solahart Albury Wodonga

34 Browning Street, 3677

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - King Valley, 3678

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Homes With Solar

563

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 3678 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

$510/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for King Valley based on the average solar system size for 3678, 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

$1,687,377/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

4,528 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3678 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

18,371 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 King 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

6,628 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 King 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

53

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 3678 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

$1,181,127/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 3678. 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

$13,948,964

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3678, 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

5,480 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3678 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

78,311 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3678 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

46,686,485 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3678 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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King Valley Demographics

King Valley and the postcode of 3678 has a total population of 6078 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 2682 households in King Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1658 per week per household.

About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in King Valley is $1600/month. By installing solar power in King Valley, the average household could save 8.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77190 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% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in King 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 King Valley

BOBINAWARRAH is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the rural area of the state, surrounded by beautiful greenery and farmland. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, and camping. BOBINAWARRAH is also home to several local businesses, including solar installers who can help residents take advantage of the town's sunny climate to produce solar power.

The weather in BOBINAWARRAH is generally sunny and warm, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. The town experiences mild winters and hot summers, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The optimal angle for solar panels in BOBINAWARRAH is around 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it is important to consult with a solar installer to determine the best location for panels.

Installing solar panels in BOBINAWARRAH can provide numerous benefits for residents and the environment. Not only can it help reduce energy bills and increase property value, but it also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy. With the help of local solar installers, residents can take advantage of the town's sunny climate to produce clean, renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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