Solar Power | Topproperty

Solar Power Profile - Tahara West, VIC 3310

More than 48 homes in postcode 3310 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tahara West and Merino.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 250 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 917 kWh per day, or 335 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $58,573.375 per year.

Tahara West and 3310 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 278.05 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 2,317,083 km worth of car emissions.

Icon

Solar Ranking

Postcode 3310

646th

State Wide

2420th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Tahara West

1-6kW
6-8kW
55443322110001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3310

1-6kW
6-8kW
2.02.01.61.61.21.20.80.80.40.40.00.001 Jan01 Jan02 Jan02 Jan03 Jan03 Jan04 Jan04 Jan05 Jan05 Jan06 Jan06 Jan07 Jan07 Jan08 Jan08 Jan09 Jan09 Jan10 Jan10 Jan11 Jan11 Jan12 Jan12 Jan

Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3310

Daily Avg Sunshine in Tahara West
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tahara West: Merino - approx. 6.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Tahara West

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

Clydesdale Electrics

860 Wallacedale-Hamilton Road, 3303

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Tahara West, 3310

Icon

Homes With Solar

29

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 3310 postcode. The number of certificates claimed is directly related to the number of solar power systems commissioned, as lodged by the solar installation business.

Icon

Avg Solar Savings

$235/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Tahara West based on the average solar system size for 3310, 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.

Icon

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

$22,228/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

Icon

Solar Panels Installed

151 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3310 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

Icon

Avg Daily Solar Generation

554 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 Tahara West. 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.

Icon

Yearly Solar Generation

202 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 Tahara West. 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.

Icon

Local Jobs Created

1

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 3310 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

Icon

Community Energy Savings

$15,533/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 3310. 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.

Icon

Local Business Generated

$200,016

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3310, 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.

Icon

Annual CO2 Reduction

168 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3310 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.

Icon

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

949 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3310 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.

Icon

Yearly Car Emissions

617,877 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3310 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.

Icon

Tahara West Demographics

Tahara West and the postcode of 3310 has a total population of 242 people, with a median age of 58 years. There are 154 households in Tahara West, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.9 with a median income of 789 per week per household.

About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tahara West is $698/month. By installing solar power in Tahara West, the average household could save 14.49% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $124514 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 2.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tahara West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Icon

About Tahara West

MERINO VIC 3310 is a small town located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, which includes the nearby Merino Creek and Mount Clay State Forest. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the area, as well as exploring the local history and culture at the Merino Heritage Museum.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, MERINO VIC 3310 is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and reduce shading issues. By installing solar energy systems in MERINO VIC 3310, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a more sustainable energy source.

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in Australia, and MERINO VIC 3310 is no exception. By investing in solar power, the town can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power also provides a reliable source of energy, reducing the town's dependence on traditional energy sources and increasing energy security.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy