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Solar Power Profile - Moutajup, VIC 3294

More than 148 homes in postcode 3294 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Moutajup, Dunkeld, Karabeal, Mirranatwa, Victoria Point, Victoria Valley and Woodhouse.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,015 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,723 kWh per day, or 1,359 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 $237,806.625 per year.

Moutajup and 3294 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 1,127.97 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 9,399,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3294

505th

State Wide

1970th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Moutajup

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3294

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3294

Daily Avg Sunshine in Moutajup
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Moutajup: Moutajup - approx. 4.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Moutajup

Creek Electrical Services

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Ted Finchett

Ted Finchett

135 135 French Street, 3300

Power your life with the sun's energy

Clydesdale Electrics

Clydesdale Electrics

860 Wallacedale-Hamilton Road, 3303

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Moutajup, 3294

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Homes With Solar

117

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 3294 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

$569/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Moutajup based on the average solar system size for 3294, 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

$152,726/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

307 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3294 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,526 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 Moutajup. 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

462 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 Moutajup. 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

5

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 3294 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

$106,863/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 3294. 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

$1,370,100

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3294, 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

358 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3294 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

6,956 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3294 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

4,229,738 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3294 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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Moutajup Demographics

Moutajup and the postcode of 3294 has a total population of 889 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 475 households in Moutajup, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1349 per week per household.

About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Moutajup is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Moutajup, the average household could save 12.29% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105592 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 2.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Moutajup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Moutajup

Dunkeld VIC 3294 is a charming town located in the Southern Grampians Shire in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Wannon River and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Grampians and Mount Abrupt. Dunkeld is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Dunkeld is the Royal Mail Hotel, which boasts an award-winning restaurant and luxury accommodation. The town is also home to a number of art galleries, boutique shops, and cafes. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of hiking trails in the surrounding mountains, as well as fishing and kayaking opportunities in the Wannon River.

Dunkeld VIC 3294 is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and clear skies. The town experiences an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Dunkeld can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While potential shading issues should be taken into account, the benefits of producing solar power in Dunkeld are numerous. By installing solar energy systems, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and save money on their electricity bills.

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