Solar Power Profile - Musk Vale, VIC 3461
More than 1106 homes in postcode 3461 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Musk Vale, Bullarto, Bullarto South, Clydesdale, Coomoora, Denver, Drummond, Dry Diggings, Eganstown, Elevated Plains, Franklinford, Glenlyon, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Korweinguboora, Leonards Hill, Lyonville, Mount Franklin, Musk, Porcupine Ridge, Sailors Falls, Sailors Hill, Shepherds Flat, Spargo Creek, Strangways, Wheatsheaf, Yandoit and Yandoit Hills.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,998 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,570 kWh per day, or 8,238 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,441,658.75 per year.
Musk Vale and 3461 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 6,837.54 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 56,979,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3461
223rd
State Wide
1017th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Musk Vale
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Musk Vale: Daylesford - approx. 4.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Musk Vale, 3461
Musk Vale Demographics
Musk Vale and the postcode of 3461 has a total population of 4155 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 2663 households in Musk Vale, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1369 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Musk Vale is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Musk Vale, the average household could save 7.02% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60306 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 1.79% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Musk Vale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Musk Vale
BULLARTO is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Central Highlands region, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Melbourne. The town is known for its picturesque scenery and tranquil atmosphere. The area is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic waterways, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.
BULLARTO is an excellent location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in BULLARTO can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels and regular maintenance.
Installing solar energy in BULLARTO has many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in BULLARTO can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity. This can help reduce reliance on the grid and provide a reliable source of energy during power outages. Solar power is also a great investment, with many government incentives and rebates available to help offset the cost of installation.