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Solar Power Profile - South Geelong, VIC 3220

More than 1598 homes in postcode 3220 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of South Geelong, Bareena, Geelong and Newtown.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,872 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 45,369 kWh per day, or 16,560 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,897,944.875 per year.

South Geelong and 3220 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 13,744.8 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 114,540,000 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3220

95th

State Wide

566th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in South Geelong

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Geelong: Geelong Racecourse - approx. 1.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing South Geelong

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - South Geelong, 3220

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South Geelong Demographics

South Geelong and the postcode of 3220 has a total population of 15847 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7868 households in South Geelong, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1891 per week per household.

About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in South Geelong is $2100/month. By installing solar power in South Geelong, the average household could save 7.1% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60990 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 1.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in South Geelong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About South Geelong

Bareena is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the City of Greater Geelong, just a short drive from the coast. Despite its small size, Bareena has plenty of attractions and features that make it a great place to visit or live.

One of the main attractions in Bareena is the beautiful Barwon River, which runs through the town. The river is a great spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. There are also several parks and reserves in the area, including the popular Kardinia Park.

With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Bareena is an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in Bareena can produce a high yield of energy throughout the year, with optimal panel angles and orientations ensuring maximum efficiency. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses take advantage of this renewable energy source, reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on energy bills.

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