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Solar Power Profile - Macedon, VIC 3440

More than 302 homes in postcode 3440 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Macedon.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,838 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,784 kWh per day, or 2,476 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $433,328 per year.

Macedon and 3440 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 2,055.08 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 17,125,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3440

427th

State Wide

1723rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Macedon

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

Postcode 3440

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

Postcode 3440

Daily Avg Sunshine in Macedon
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Macedon: Macedon Forestry - approx. 595 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Macedon

Switch On Solar

Switch On Solar

23 Milton Parade, 3144

Get switched on and harness the sun.

Illuma Electrical Group

Illuma Electrical Group

32 Merton Street, 3079

Professional service. Superior performance.

Energy Innovations Aust

Energy Innovations Aust

Melbourne, 3000

Bringing a reliable & professional approach to energy management.

Illumina Energy

Illumina Energy

470 St Kilda Road, 3004

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Macedon, 3440

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Homes With Solar

298

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 3440 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

$1,331/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Macedon based on the average solar system size for 3440, 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

$618,966/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,764 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3440 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

6,710 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 Macedon. 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

2,402 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 Macedon. 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

11

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 3440 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

$433,254/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 3440. 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

$5,513,326

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3440, 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

1,981 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3440 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

28,697 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3440 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

17,125,593 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3440 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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Macedon Demographics

Macedon and the postcode of 3440 has a total population of 1950 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 754 households in Macedon, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2353 per week per household.

About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Macedon is $2213/month. By installing solar power in Macedon, the average household could save 5.29% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $45474 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 1.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Macedon is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Macedon

Located in the Macedon Ranges, Macedon VIC 3440 is a charming town that boasts a rich history and stunning natural beauty. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including the iconic Mount Macedon Memorial Cross, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors to the town can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking in the Macedon Regional Park or exploring the Hanging Rock Reserve.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Macedon VIC 3440 is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses take advantage of this abundant resource by designing and installing custom solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs.

By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in Macedon VIC 3440 can enjoy a range of benefits. Not only can they reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint, but they can also save money on their energy bills over the long term. In addition, solar power systems require very little maintenance, making them a cost-effective and hassle-free way to generate clean, renewable energy.

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