Solar Power Profile - Pine Grove, VIC 3573
More than 71 homes in postcode 3573 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pine Grove, Calivil, Mitiamo, Pine Grove East and Terrick Terrick East.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 784 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,285 kWh per day, or 1,199 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,938.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $209,829.375 per year.
Pine Grove and 3573 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 995.17 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 8,293,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3573
528th
State Wide
2048th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Pine Grove
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pine Grove: Kotta - approx. 6.1 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Pine Grove
Solar Run Bendigo & Echuca
233 Anstruther Street, 3564Combined 20 years worth of experience in the solar business.
Community Solar Statistics - Pine Grove, 3573
Pine Grove Demographics
Pine Grove and the postcode of 3573 has a total population of 296 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 162 households in Pine Grove, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1228 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pine Grove is $690/month. By installing solar power in Pine Grove, the average household could save 35.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $304949 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 4.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Pine Grove is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Pine Grove
CALIVIL VIC 3573 is a small town located in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its rich history and scenic beauty, with several attractions that draw visitors from all over the world.
One of the main attractions in CALIVIL is the Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for hiking and picnicking. Other notable landmarks include the historic CALIVIL Hotel and the nearby town of Maryborough.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, CALIVIL is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny climate and relatively flat terrain make it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation for maximum energy yield. Additionally, the lack of significant shading issues in the area means that solar installers can take full advantage of the available sunlight to generate renewable energy.