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Solar Power Profile - Tonimbuk, VIC 3815

More than 534 homes in postcode 3815 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tonimbuk, Bunyip, Bunyip North and Iona.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,453 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,842 kWh per day, or 4,322 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $756,407.75 per year.

Tonimbuk and 3815 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 3,587.26 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 29,893,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3815

327th

State Wide

1402nd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Tonimbuk

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3815

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3815

Daily Avg Sunshine in Tonimbuk
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tonimbuk: Garfield - approx. 6.2 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Tonimbuk

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Limitless Energy Solutions

Limitless Energy Solutions

6-7 Nicole Close, 3153

Proudly Melbourne Locals

Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

GreenGen Solar

GreenGen Solar

Endeavour Hills, 3802

Considered systems. Designed around you.

Community Solar Statistics - Tonimbuk, 3815

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Homes With Solar

534

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 3815 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

$1,405/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Tonimbuk based on the average solar system size for 3815, 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

$1,080,583/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

3,453 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3815 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

11,842 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 Tonimbuk. 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

4,322 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 Tonimbuk. 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 3815 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

$756,408/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 3815. 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

$10,359,000

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3815, 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

3,587 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3815 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

50,222 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3815 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

29,893,833 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3815 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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Tonimbuk Demographics

Tonimbuk and the postcode of 3815 has a total population of 3427 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 1315 households in Tonimbuk, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1928 per week per household.

About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tonimbuk is $1971/month. By installing solar power in Tonimbuk, the average household could save 5.94% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $51057 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 1.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tonimbuk is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Tonimbuk

BUNYIP VIC 3815 is a charming town located in the Shire of Cardinia in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. One of the main attractions in the area is the Bunyip State Park, which offers visitors the chance to explore the natural beauty of the region with its walking trails, picnic areas, and camping facilities.

With its location in Victoria, BUNYIP enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in BUNYIP can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues.

By installing solar energy systems in BUNYIP, residents and businesses can benefit from the abundant sunshine hours and reduce their reliance on traditional fossil fuels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the support of local solar installers, BUNYIP can become a shining example of sustainable energy practices in Australia.

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