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Solar Power Profile - Little Desert, VIC 3418

More than 511 homes in postcode 3418 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Little Desert, Broughton, Gerang Gerung, Glenlee, Kiata, Lawloit, Lorquon, Netherby, Nhill and Yanac.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,666 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,922 kWh per day, or 3,987 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $697,642.75 per year.

Little Desert and 3418 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 3,309.21 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 27,576,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3418

366th

State Wide

1527th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Little Desert

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

Postcode 3418

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3418

Daily Avg Sunshine in Little Desert
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Little Desert: Gerang Gerung - approx. 15.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Little Desert

H.Tink Electrical

Nhill, 3418

Empowering homes with solar energy

Wimmera Electrical

Dimboola, 3414

Power your future with solar!

Western Electrical & Refrigeration

40 Victoria Street, 3418

Powering Homes with Sustainable Solar Energy

Western Electrical Solutions

Dimboola, 3414

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Little Desert, 3418

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Homes With Solar

481

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 3418 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

$823/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Little Desert based on the average solar system size for 3418, 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

$813,578/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,905 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3418 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

8,647 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 Little Desert. 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

2,984 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 Little Desert. 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

14

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 3418 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

$569,423/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 3418. 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

$6,531,630

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3418, 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

2,430 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3418 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

37,560 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3418 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

22,518,902 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3418 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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Little Desert Demographics

Little Desert and the postcode of 3418 has a total population of 2604 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 1326 households in Little Desert, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1334 per week per household.

About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Little Desert is $800/month. By installing solar power in Little Desert, the average household could save 13.97% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $120074 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 1.93% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Little Desert is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Little Desert

BROUGHTON VIC 3418 is a small town located in the northern part of Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the heart of the Wimmera region and is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural attractions. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Grampians, the Pyrenees, and the Black Range, which provide stunning views and a range of outdoor activities for visitors and residents alike.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, BROUGHTON VIC 3418 is an ideal location for solar power production. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, making it an excellent place for solar panel installation. The optimal angle for solar panels in BROUGHTON VIC 3418 is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north to northeast to maximize solar yields.

Installing solar energy in BROUGHTON VIC 3418 is a smart investment for homeowners and businesses alike. With the help of local solar installers, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and reduce their energy bills while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, making it a crucial component of Australia's energy transition.

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