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Solar Power Profile - Mount Mercer, VIC 3352

More than 3209 homes in postcode 3352 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Mercer, Ballarat Roadside Delivery, Dean, Scotchmans Lead, Windermere, Addington, Barkstead, Blowhard, Bolwarrah, Bonshaw, Brewster, Bullarook, Bungaree, Bunkers Hill, Burrumbeet, Cambrian Hill, Cardigan, Cardigan Village, Chapel Flat, Clarendon, Claretown, Clarkes Hill, Corindhap, Dereel, Dunnstown, Durham Lead, Enfield, Ercildoune, Garibaldi, Glen Park, Glenbrae, Gong Gong, Grenville, Invermay, Lal Lal, Lamplough, Langi Kal Kal, Learmonth, Leigh Creek, Lexton, Magpie, Millbrook, Miners Rest, Mitchell Park, Mollongghip, Mount Bolton, Mount Egerton, Mount Mitchell, Mount Rowan, Napoleons, Navigators, Pootilla, Scotsburn, Springbank, Sulky, Wallace, Warrenheip, Wattle Flat, Waubra, Weatherboard, Werneth and Yendon.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 22,038 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 79,253 kWh per day, or 28,927 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,062,285.375 per year.

Mount Mercer and 3352 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 24,009.41 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 200,078,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3352

42nd

State Wide

303rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mount Mercer

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

Postcode 3352

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3352

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mount Mercer
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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 Mercer: Leigh River @ Mount Mercer - approx. 4.8 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mount Mercer

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Solar Company

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Central Spark Victoria

Central Spark Victoria

105 Fords Road, 3451

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Mount Mercer, 3352

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Homes With Solar

3,209

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 3352 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

$1,597/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Mount Mercer based on the average solar system size for 3352, 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

$7,231,836/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

22,038 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3352 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

79,253 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 Mercer. 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

28,927 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 Mercer. 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

128

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 3352 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

$5,062,285/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 3352. 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

$66,113,700

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3352, 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

24,009 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3352 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

336,132 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3352 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

200,078,417 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3352 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 Mercer Demographics

Mount Mercer and the postcode of 3352 has a total population of 17515 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7012 households in Mount Mercer, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1858 per week per household.

About 79% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Mercer is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Mount Mercer, the average household could save 8.32% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $71472 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 1.65% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Mercer 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 Mercer

Located in Victoria, Australia, Addington VIC 3352 is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its size, Addington has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Mount Beckworth and Mount Cole State Forest. These mountain ranges provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

When it comes to solar power, Addington is an ideal location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an excellent place to install solar panels and take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy. With the help of local solar installers, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills.

One of the main benefits of solar power in Addington is the potential for high solar yields. By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, residents can generate a significant amount of electricity from the sun. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it easier to achieve maximum solar output. Overall, Addington is a great place to embrace solar power and take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy.

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