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Solar Power Profile - Narre Warren South, VIC 3805

More than 8379 homes in postcode 3805 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Narre Warren South, Fountain Gate and Narre Warren.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 44,953 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 155,236 kWh per day, or 56,661 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,915,699.5 per year.

Narre Warren South and 3805 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 47,028.63 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 391,905,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3805

11th

State Wide

93rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Narre Warren South

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3805

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3805

Daily Avg Sunshine in Narre Warren South
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Narre Warren South: Berwick (buchanan Road) - approx. 5.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Narre Warren South

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Community Solar Statistics - Narre Warren South, 3805

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Homes With Solar

8,379

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 3805 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

$1,214/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Narre Warren South based on the average solar system size for 3805, 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

$14,165,285/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

44,953 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3805 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

155,236 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 Narre Warren South. 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

56,661 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 Narre Warren South. 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

261

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 3805 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

$9,915,700/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 3805. 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

$134,858,100

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3805, 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

47,029 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3805 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

658,401 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3805 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

391,905,250 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3805 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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Narre Warren South Demographics

Narre Warren South and the postcode of 3805 has a total population of 56261 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 18529 households in Narre Warren South, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1942 per week per household.

About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Narre Warren South is $1837/month. By installing solar power in Narre Warren South, the average household could save 5.51% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47311 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 1.2% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Narre Warren South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Narre Warren South

Located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Fountain Gate is a bustling town that offers a range of attractions and features. The town is home to the Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre, one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, and the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre, which features a range of indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and sports courts. Additionally, the town boasts a number of parks and reserves, including the popular Myuna Farm, which offers a range of farm experiences for visitors.

With its location in Victoria, Fountain Gate enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Fountain Gate can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which is generally north-facing with a tilt angle of around 30 degrees. While there may be some shading issues to consider, overall solar yields in Fountain Gate are high, making it a great location for renewable energy.

Installing solar power in Fountain Gate offers a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By generating their own electricity, residents and businesses in Fountain Gate can reduce their reliance on the grid and take control of their energy usage. Additionally, with the Victorian Government's Solar Homes program offering rebates and interest-free loans for solar panel installations, there has never been a better time to invest in solar power in Fountain Gate.

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