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Solar Power Profile - Pennyroyal, VIC 3235

More than 119 homes in postcode 3235 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pennyroyal, Benwerrin, Boonah and Deans Marsh.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 747 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,667 kWh per day, or 973 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 $170,354.625 per year.

Pennyroyal and 3235 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 807.59 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 6,729,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3235

542nd

State Wide

2097th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Pennyroyal

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3235

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3235

Daily Avg Sunshine in Pennyroyal
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pennyroyal: Pennyroyal Creek - approx. 4.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Pennyroyal

Geelong Solar Energy

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Go Solar Go Green

Go Solar Go Green

33 Mackey Street, 3215

Nationwide solar installer go solar go green.

Luke Mitchell Electrical

Luke Mitchell Electrical

153 Weddell Rd, 3215

Geelong's solar & electrical experts.

Evo Solar

Evo Solar

5 Whyte Court, 3220

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Community Solar Statistics - Pennyroyal, 3235

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Homes With Solar

102

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 3235 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

$608/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Pennyroyal based on the average solar system size for 3235, 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

$137,701/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

642 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3235 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,322 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 Pennyroyal. 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

837 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 Pennyroyal. 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

3

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 3235 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

$96,334/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 3235. 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

$1,268,712

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3235, 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

695 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3235 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

6,217 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3235 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

3,812,982 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3235 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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Pennyroyal Demographics

Pennyroyal and the postcode of 3235 has a total population of 407 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 234 households in Pennyroyal, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1694 per week per household.

About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pennyroyal is $1690/month. By installing solar power in Pennyroyal, the average household could save 6.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $59546 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 1.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pennyroyal is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Pennyroyal

BENWERRIN VIC 3235 is a small town located in the Surf Coast Shire of Victoria, Australia. The town is nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Visitors to BENWERRIN can enjoy a range of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching. The town is also home to a number of local cafes, restaurants, and shops.

With an average of 2000 sunshine hours per year, BENWERRIN is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's location in the foothills of the Otway Ranges means that it is sheltered from the worst of the coastal weather, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in BENWERRIN can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar panel installation.

Investing in solar power in BENWERRIN can have a number of benefits. Not only can it help to reduce your carbon footprint, but it can also help to reduce your energy bills. By installing solar panels, you can generate your own electricity and reduce your reliance on the grid. Additionally, the Australian government offers a number of incentives for households and businesses that invest in renewable energy, making solar power an attractive option for those looking to reduce their environmental impact.

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