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Solar Power Profile - Lancefield, VIC 3435

More than 634 homes in postcode 3435 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lancefield, Benloch, Goldie and Nulla Vale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,092 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,691 kWh per day, or 5,727 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,002,262.625 per year.

Lancefield and 3435 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 4,753.41 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 39,611,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3435

296th

State Wide

1306th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Lancefield

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3435

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3435

Daily Avg Sunshine in Lancefield
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lancefield: Lancefield - approx. 930 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Lancefield

Macedon Ranges Solar Power

Macedon Ranges Solar Power

1 Newry Drive, 3438

The #1 solar company in macedon ranges.

Electrical Doctorz

Electrical Doctorz

19 Muir Way, 3754

Take your home off the grid with solar.

3 Phase Solar

3 Phase Solar

16 Streeton Court, 3429

A commitment to quality.

Solar 1 Electrical

Solar 1 Electrical

12-24 Holdsworth Road, 3550

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Lancefield, 3435

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Homes With Solar

634

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 3435 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

$1,597/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Lancefield based on the average solar system size for 3435, 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

$1,431,804/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

4,092 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3435 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

15,691 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 Lancefield. 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

5,727 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 Lancefield. 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

24

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 3435 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

$1,002,263/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 3435. 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

$12,276,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3435, 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

4,753 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3435 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

66,548 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3435 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

39,611,750 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3435 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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Lancefield Demographics

Lancefield and the postcode of 3435 has a total population of 3006 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1272 households in Lancefield, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1887 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 Lancefield is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Lancefield, the average household could save 7.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63531 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 1.63% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lancefield is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Lancefield

BENLOCH VIC 3435 is a small town located in the Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and is known for its natural beauty. Visitors can explore the stunning Mount Macedon, which is a popular hiking destination and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Another popular attraction is the Hanging Rock Reserve, which is a unique geological formation that attracts visitors from all over the world.

BENLOCH VIC 3435 enjoys 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 help of solar installers in the area, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, residents can maximize their solar yields and save money on their energy bills.

Overall, BENLOCH VIC 3435 is a great location for solar power. With its abundant sunshine and natural beauty, the town offers a unique opportunity to harness the power of the sun and contribute to a more sustainable future. By working with local solar installers, residents can take advantage of the many benefits of solar power and help to build a cleaner, greener community.

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