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Solar Power Profile - Mount Macedon, VIC 3441

More than 173 homes in postcode 3441 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Macedon.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,361 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,026 kWh per day, or 1,834 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 $321,035.75 per year.

Mount Macedon and 3441 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 1,522.22 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 12,685,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3441

471st

State Wide

1849th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Macedon

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

Postcode 3441

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3441

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount 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 Mount Macedon: Macedon Forestry - approx. 4.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount 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 - Mount Macedon, 3441

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Homes With Solar

172

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 3441 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

$1,842/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Macedon based on the average solar system size for 3441, 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

$458,612/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

1,351 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3441 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,016 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 Mount 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

1,824 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 Mount 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

8

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 3441 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

$321,026/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 3441. 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

$4,084,187

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3441, 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

1,509 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3441 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

21,298 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3441 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

12,685,154 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3441 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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Mount Macedon Demographics

Mount Macedon and the postcode of 3441 has a total population of 1337 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 607 households in Mount Macedon, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2647 per week per household.

About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Macedon is $2604/month. By installing solar power in Mount Macedon, the average household could save 5.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50942 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 1.35% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount 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 Mount Macedon

Mount Macedon is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 64 km north-west of Melbourne and has a population of around 1,200 people. The town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the stunning Macedon Ranges, which provide a picturesque backdrop to the area. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and exploring the local flora and fauna.

Mount Macedon enjoys a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The area receives an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when designing solar systems in the area.

Installing solar energy systems in Mount Macedon can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, decreasing carbon emissions, and increasing energy independence. With the Australian government providing incentives for renewable energy production, there has never been a better time to invest in solar power. Local businesses and homeowners can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area to produce clean, renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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