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Solar Power Profile - Thowgla Valley, VIC 3707

More than 577 homes in postcode 3707 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thowgla Valley, Biggara, Bringenbrong, Colac Colac, Corryong, Nariel Valley, Tom Groggin, Towong and Towong Upper.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,462 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,935 kWh per day, or 5,086 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $890,098.125 per year.

Thowgla Valley and 3707 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 4,221.38 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 35,178,167 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3707

322nd

State Wide

1394th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Thowgla Valley

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3707

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3707

Daily Avg Sunshine in Thowgla Valley
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thowgla Valley: Corryong (parish Lane) - approx. 6.4 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Thowgla Valley, 3707

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Homes With Solar

577

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 3707 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

$1,533/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Thowgla Valley based on the average solar system size for 3707, 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

$1,271,569/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,462 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3707 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

13,935 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 Thowgla Valley. 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

5,086 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 Thowgla Valley. 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

20

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 3707 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

$890,098/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 3707. 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

$10,386,900

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3707, 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

4,221 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3707 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

59,099 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3707 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

35,178,167 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3707 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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Thowgla Valley Demographics

Thowgla Valley and the postcode of 3707 has a total population of 1608 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 851 households in Thowgla Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1111 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 Thowgla Valley is $897/month. By installing solar power in Thowgla Valley, the average household could save 14.24% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $122388 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 2.65% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thowgla Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Thowgla Valley

BIGGARA is a small town located in the Shire of Towong, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated near the Murray River and surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Mitta Mitta Valley and the Alpine National Park. BIGGARA is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing.

The town enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. BIGGARA receives an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in BIGGARA can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While shading issues may arise due to the surrounding mountain ranges, solar energy remains a viable and sustainable option for powering homes and businesses in BIGGARA.

By embracing renewable energy sources such as solar power, BIGGARA can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Solar power installations can also provide economic benefits for the town, creating jobs and reducing energy costs for residents and businesses. With its abundant sunshine and stunning natural surroundings, BIGGARA is a prime location for solar energy production and a shining example of sustainable living.

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