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Solar Power Profile - North Wonthaggi, VIC 3995

More than 2543 homes in postcode 3995 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of North Wonthaggi, Anderson, Archies Creek, Cape Paterson, Harmers Haven, Hicksborough, Kilcunda, Lance Creek, Powlett River, South Dudley, St Clair, Wattle Bank, Wonthaggi and Woolamai.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,933 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 53,701 kWh per day, or 19,601 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,430,151.375 per year.

North Wonthaggi and 3995 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 16,268.83 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 135,573,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3995

89th

State Wide

539th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in North Wonthaggi

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3995

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3995

Daily Avg Sunshine in North Wonthaggi
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to North Wonthaggi: Wonthaggi - approx. 486 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing North Wonthaggi

Variety Solar

13a Smith Street, 3820

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

BJ White Solar

2137 Frankston - Flinders Road, 3915

Fully licensed solar and electrical contractors in Hastings.

Solar 360 Australia

2161 Frankston - Flinders Road, 3915

Tesla Installation Accredited & New Energy Tech Approved.

Community Solar Statistics - North Wonthaggi, 3995

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Homes With Solar

2,279

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 3995 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

$1,077/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for North Wonthaggi based on the average solar system size for 3995, 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

$4,899,952/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

14,669 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3995 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

53,437 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 North Wonthaggi. 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

19,337 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 North Wonthaggi. 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

85

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 3995 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

$3,429,887/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 3995. 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

$44,797,536

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3995, 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

16,005 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3995 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

227,500 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3995 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

135,573,319 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3995 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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North Wonthaggi Demographics

North Wonthaggi and the postcode of 3995 has a total population of 10675 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 6209 households in North Wonthaggi, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1034 per week per household.

About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in North Wonthaggi is $1300/month. By installing solar power in North Wonthaggi, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73891 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 2.49% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in North Wonthaggi is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About North Wonthaggi

Anderson is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Shire of South Gippsland and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The town has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks that attract visitors from all over the world. Some of the popular attractions in the area include the Great Southern Rail Trail, the Anderson Railway Museum, and the Tarwin River.

Anderson enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives a good amount of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Anderson can harness the power of the sun to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can help residents choose the right solar panels and install them for optimal performance.

The benefits of solar power in Anderson are numerous. Not only does it help reduce energy costs, but it also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on non-renewable energy sources. By investing in solar power, residents of Anderson can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future. With the help of experienced solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area and enjoy the benefits of solar power for years to come.

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