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Solar Power Profile - St James, VIC 3727

More than 82 homes in postcode 3727 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of St James, Waggarandall, Almonds, Lake Rowan, Pelluebla and Yundool.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 358 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,492 kWh per day, or 545 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $95,301.5 per year.

St James and 3727 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 452.35 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 3,769,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3727

622nd

State Wide

2327th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in St James

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3727

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3727

Daily Avg Sunshine in St James
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St James: Tungamah - approx. 13 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing St James

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

Thompson Electrical Solar

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

Solar Run Goulburn Valley

Solar Run Goulburn Valley

Shepparton, 3630

Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.

Community Solar Statistics - St James, 3727

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Homes With Solar

82

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 3727 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

$1,150/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for St James based on the average solar system size for 3727, 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

$136,145/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

358 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3727 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,492 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 St James. 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

545 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 St James. 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

2

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 3727 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

$95,302/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 3727. 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

$1,074,300

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3727, 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

452 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3727 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

6,333 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3727 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

3,769,583 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3727 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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St James Demographics

St James and the postcode of 3727 has a total population of 274 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 122 households in St James, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1087 per week per household.

About 80% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in St James is $1224/month. By installing solar power in St James, the average household could save 7.83% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $67268 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 2.03% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in St James is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About St James

Located in the northeast of Victoria, Australia, Lake Rowan is a small town with a population of around 300 people. The town is surrounded by picturesque farmland and is home to several heritage buildings, including the Lake Rowan Memorial Hall and the St. James Anglican Church. Visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of the area by taking a stroll around the Lake Rowan Nature Conservation Reserve, which features a variety of native flora and fauna.

With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, Lake Rowan is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it suitable for solar panel installation throughout the year. Solar installers in Lake Rowan can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to increase solar yields and reduce shading issues.

Installing solar energy in Lake Rowan can provide a range of benefits, including reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, such as coal and gas. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Lake Rowan can take a step towards a more sustainable future while also saving money on their energy bills.

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