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Solar Power Profile - Mount Alfred, VIC 3691

More than 2899 homes in postcode 3691 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Alfred, Kancoona South, Lone Pine, Wodonga Forward, Allans Flat, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha North, Bellbridge, Berringama, Bethanga, Bonegilla, Bungil, Castle Creek, Coral Bank, Dederang, Ebden, Gateway Island, Glen Creek, Gundowring, Hume Weir, Huon Creek, Kancoona, Kergunyah, Kergunyah South, Kiewa, Killara, Lake Hume Village, Leneva, Lucyvale, Mongans Bridge, Osbornes Flat, Running Creek, Staghorn Flat, Talgarno, Tangambalanga, Thologolong and Upper Gundowring.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 20,244 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 81,481 kWh per day, or 29,741 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,204,598.875 per year.

Mount Alfred and 3691 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 24,685.03 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 205,708,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3691

52nd

State Wide

349th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Alfred

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3691

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3691

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount Alfred
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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 Alfred: Burrowye Station - approx. 7.7 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Alfred, 3691

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Homes With Solar

2,885

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 3691 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

$1,774/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Alfred based on the average solar system size for 3691, 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

$7,435,127/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

20,230 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3691 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

81,467 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 Alfred. 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

29,727 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 Mount Alfred. 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

116

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 3691 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

$5,204,584/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 3691. 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

$60,732,586

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3691, 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

24,671 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3691 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

345,576 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3691 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

205,708,569 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3691 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 Alfred Demographics

Mount Alfred and the postcode of 3691 has a total population of 11340 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 4416 households in Mount Alfred, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2076 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 Alfred is $1713/month. By installing solar power in Mount Alfred, the average household could save 8.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $74769 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 Mount Alfred 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 Alfred

Allans Flat is a small town located in the northeast of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated near the Kiewa River and surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Mount Granya State Park and the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. The town has a rich history and is known for its historic buildings and landmarks such as the Allans Flat Schoolhouse and the Allans Flat Cemetery.

With over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Allans Flat is an ideal location for solar power. The town has a temperate climate with hot summers and cool winters, making it an excellent location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Allans Flat can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels.

Installing solar energy in Allans Flat has many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Allans Flat can save money on their energy bills and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. Solar power is also a great investment that can increase the value of properties in the area.

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