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Solar Power Profile - Nelson, VIC 3292

More than 65 homes in postcode 3292 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Nelson.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 318 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,158 kWh per day, or 423 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $73,967.25 per year.

Nelson and 3292 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 351.09 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 2,925,750 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3292

632nd

State Wide

2362nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Nelson

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3292

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3292

Daily Avg Sunshine in Nelson
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nelson: Nelson - approx. 9.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Nelson

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

1 Bodey Street, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

18 Calula Drive, 5291

Your Local Electrical Experts

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Crouch Electrical

Mount Gambier, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Nelson, 3292

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Homes With Solar

31

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 3292 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

$150/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Nelson based on the average solar system size for 3292, 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

$19,308/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

150 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3292 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

151 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 Nelson. 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

199 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 Nelson. 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

1

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 3292 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

$13,497/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 3292. 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

$174,642

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3292, 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

165 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3292 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

840 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3292 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

536,229 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3292 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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Nelson Demographics

Nelson and the postcode of 3292 has a total population of 143 people, with a median age of 60 years. There are 244 households in Nelson, with an average of 0.6 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.8 with a median income of 1104 per week per household.

About 28% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Nelson is $1235/month. By installing solar power in Nelson, the average household could save 7.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66669 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% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Nelson is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Nelson

NELSON VIC 3292 is a small town located in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated on the Princes Highway, approximately 300 km east of Melbourne. NELSON is a popular destination for tourists, with its stunning natural beauty and numerous attractions. Visitors can explore the nearby Mitchell River National Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing. The town also has a rich history, with several historic sites and buildings that are worth visiting.

When it comes to solar power, NELSON VIC 3292 has a lot of potential. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of around 5.5 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar energy production, as it allows for high solar yields and optimal solar panel orientation and angle. Additionally, the town has relatively low levels of shading, which further enhances its suitability for solar power.

If you're looking to install solar energy in NELSON VIC 3292, there are several benefits to doing so. Firstly, solar power is a renewable energy source that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. By installing solar panels, you can reduce your reliance on non-renewable energy sources such as coal and gas, and lower your energy bills in the process. Additionally, there are several solar installers in the area that can help you design and install a solar energy system that is tailored to your specific needs and requirements.

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