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Solar Power Profile - Waranga Shores, VIC 3612

More than 482 homes in postcode 3612 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Waranga Shores, Moora, Rushworth, Wanalta, Waranga and Whroo.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,537 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,452 kWh per day, or 3,815 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 $667,621.5 per year.

Waranga Shores and 3612 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 3,166.45 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 26,387,083 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3612

376th

State Wide

1557th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Waranga Shores

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3612

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3612

Daily Avg Sunshine in Waranga Shores
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Waranga Shores: Waranga Reservoir - approx. 3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Waranga Shores

Solar Run Bendigo & Echuca

233 Anstruther Street, 3564

Combined 20 years worth of experience in the solar business.

Future NRG

7957 Goulburn Valley Highway, 3631

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Future NRG Echuca

108 Northern Hwy, 3564

Energy solutions for a sustainable future

Solar Run Goulburn Valley

Shepparton, 3630

Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley.

Community Solar Statistics - Waranga Shores, 3612

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Homes With Solar

397

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 3612 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

$536/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Waranga Shores based on the average solar system size for 3612, 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

$476,717/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

1,102 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3612 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

5,060 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 Waranga Shores. 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

1,741 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 Waranga Shores. 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

12

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 3612 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

$333,652/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 3612. 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

$3,805,125

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3612, 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

1,417 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3612 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

21,999 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3612 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

13,193,692 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3612 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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Waranga Shores Demographics

Waranga Shores and the postcode of 3612 has a total population of 1578 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 912 households in Waranga Shores, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 904 per week per household.

About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Waranga Shores is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Waranga Shores, the average household could save 11.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $100633 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 2.99% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Waranga Shores is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Waranga Shores

Moora is a small town located in the Shire of Moira, Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. The town is known for its historic buildings, including the Moora Post Office, which was built in the late 1800s and is still in use today. Other notable features of Moora include the Moora Railway Station, which is a popular spot for train enthusiasts, and the Moora Golf Club, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Moora enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Moora can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy. Solar installers in Moora can help residents determine the optimal placement of solar panels and ensure that shading issues are minimized.

Installing solar energy systems in Moora can provide a number of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By generating their own electricity, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on the grid and protect themselves from rising energy costs. In addition, solar power can help to reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Overall, Moora is an excellent location for solar power and a great place to live for those who value renewable energy and sustainability.

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