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Solar Power Profile - Lovely Banks, VIC 3213

More than 678 homes in postcode 3213 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lovely Banks, Anakie, Batesford and Moorabool.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,363 kWh per day, or 7,067 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,236,811.625 per year.

Lovely Banks and 3213 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 5,865.61 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 48,880,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3213

254th

State Wide

1146th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Lovely Banks

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3213

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3213

Daily Avg Sunshine in Lovely Banks
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lovely Banks: Lovely Banks (reservoir) - approx. 443 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Lovely Banks

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Cerium Energy

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Go Solar Go Green

Go Solar Go Green

33 Mackey Street, 3215

Nationwide solar installer go solar go green.

Community Solar Statistics - Lovely Banks, 3213

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Homes With Solar

677

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 3213 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

$1,851/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Lovely Banks based on the average solar system size for 3213, 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

$1,766,873/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

5,383 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3213 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

19,362 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 Lovely Banks. 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

7,066 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 Lovely Banks. 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

31

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 3213 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

$1,236,811/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 3213. 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

$16,152,599

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3213, 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

5,865 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3213 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

82,118 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3213 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

48,880,082 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3213 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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Lovely Banks Demographics

Lovely Banks and the postcode of 3213 has a total population of 4517 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 1615 households in Lovely Banks, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2141 per week per household.

About 83% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lovely Banks is $1897/month. By installing solar power in Lovely Banks, the average household could save 8.14% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69928 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 1.66% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lovely Banks is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Lovely Banks

ANAKIE VIC 3213 is a small town located in the Australian state of Victoria. It is situated in the heart of the Brisbane Ranges, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and wildlife. One of the main attractions of the town is the Anakie Gorge, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning rock formations and waterfalls.

With its location in a region that receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, ANAKIE VIC 3213 is an ideal location for solar power. The town has an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. While there may be some potential shading issues, these can be mitigated by careful placement of the panels.

Investing in solar power in ANAKIE VIC 3213 has many benefits, including reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lowering electricity bills. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in the town can take a step towards a more sustainable future. Additionally, the Australian government offers incentives for installing solar energy systems, making it an even more attractive option for those looking to make the switch to renewable energy.

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