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Solar Power Profile - Traynors Lagoon, VIC 3477

More than 195 homes in postcode 3477 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Traynors Lagoon, Avon Plains, Beazleys Bridge, Carapooee, Carapooee West, Coonooer Bridge, Coonooer West, Dalyenong, Gooroc, Gowar East, Grays Bridge, Gre Gre, Gre Gre North, Gre Gre South, Kooreh, Marnoo East, Moolerr, Moyreisk, Paradise, Rostron, Slaty Creek, St Arnaud East, St Arnaud North, Stuart Mill, Sutherland, Swanwater, Tottington, Winjallok, York Plains and Redbank.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,063 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,305 kWh per day, or 1,571 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 $274,981.875 per year.

Traynors Lagoon and 3477 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 1,303.93 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 10,866,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3477

498th

State Wide

1946th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Traynors Lagoon

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3477

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3477

Daily Avg Sunshine in Traynors Lagoon
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Traynors Lagoon: Beazleys Bridge - approx. 20.7 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Traynors Lagoon

Mark Edmondson Electrical Services

Craigie, 3465

Quality electrical solutions for homes and businesses

McNabb Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Maryborough, 3465

Power your home with the sun's energy

KC Solar

114 Nelson Street, 3465

Powering your future with clean energy

Chadwick Electrical

Maryborough, 3465

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Traynors Lagoon, 3477

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Homes With Solar

149

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 3477 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

$447/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Traynors Lagoon based on the average solar system size for 3477, 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

$163,515/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

304 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3477 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,655 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 Traynors Lagoon. 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

516 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 Traynors Lagoon. 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

5

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 3477 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

$114,419/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 3477. 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

$1,328,649

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3477, 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

404 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3477 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

7,466 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3477 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

4,526,671 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3477 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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Traynors Lagoon Demographics

Traynors Lagoon and the postcode of 3477 has a total population of 724 people, with a median age of 54 years. There are 414 households in Traynors Lagoon, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1224 per week per household.

About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Traynors Lagoon is $867/month. By installing solar power in Traynors Lagoon, the average household could save 13.51% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $116071 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 2.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Traynors Lagoon is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Traynors Lagoon

Avon Plains is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Shire of Northern Grampians and is home to a population of around 200 people. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, with the Avon River running through it. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping.

Avon Plains has a sunny climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Avon Plains is around 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it is important to consult with a professional solar installer to determine the best placement for your panels. With its abundant sunshine, Avon Plains has the potential for high solar yields, making solar power an attractive option for homeowners and businesses in the area.

Solar power offers many benefits for residents of Avon Plains. It is a clean and renewable source of energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. Installing solar panels can also help to reduce electricity bills, providing long-term savings for homeowners and businesses. With the help of experienced solar installers, residents of Avon Plains can take advantage of the town's sunny climate and embrace the benefits of solar power.

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