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Solar Power Profile - Paschendale, VIC 3315

More than 255 homes in postcode 3315 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Paschendale, Parkwood, Brit Brit, Clover Flat, Coleraine, Coojar, Culla, Gringegalgona, Gritjurk, Hilgay, Konongwootong, Melville Forest, Muntham, Nareen, Tahara Bridge, Tarrayoukyan, Tarrenlea and Wootong Vale.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,502 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,510 kWh per day, or 2,011 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $351,951.25 per year.

Paschendale and 3315 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 1,669.13 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 13,909,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3315

455th

State Wide

1803rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Paschendale

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3315

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3315

Daily Avg Sunshine in Paschendale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Paschendale: Merino - approx. 6.5 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Paschendale

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Ted Finchett

135 135 French Street, 3300

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Paschendale, 3315

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Homes With Solar

235

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 3315 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

$786/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Paschendale based on the average solar system size for 3315, 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

$368,450/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

858 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3315 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,796 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 Paschendale. 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

1,230 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 Paschendale. 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

8

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 3315 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

$257,842/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 3315. 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

$3,304,886

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3315, 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

980 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3315 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

16,891 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3315 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

10,199,531 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3315 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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Paschendale Demographics

Paschendale and the postcode of 3315 has a total population of 1496 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 846 households in Paschendale, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1068 per week per household.

About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Paschendale is $700/month. By installing solar power in Paschendale, the average household could save 16.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $143762 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 2.53% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Paschendale is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Paschendale

BRIT BRIT VIC 3315 is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is home to a number of unique attractions. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Great Ocean Road, which offers stunning views of the coastline and nearby mountain ranges. Other popular attractions in the area include the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and the Cape Otway Lightstation.

When it comes to solar power, BRIT BRIT VIC 3315 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the nearby mountain ranges provide protection from strong winds, which can help to increase the lifespan of solar panels.

By installing solar panels in BRIT BRIT VIC 3315, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to take advantage of the benefits of solar power.

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