Solar Power | Topproperty

Solar Power Profile - Wendouree Village, VIC 3355

More than 1450 homes in postcode 3355 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wendouree Village, Lake Gardens, Mitchell Park and Wendouree.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,439 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 42,500 kWh per day, or 15,513 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,714,687.5 per year.

Wendouree Village and 3355 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 12,875.79 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 107,298,250 km worth of car emissions.

Icon

Solar Ranking

Postcode 3355

134th

State Wide

689th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wendouree Village

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 3355

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 3355

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wendouree Village
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wendouree Village: Ballarat Botanical Gardens - approx. 1.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wendouree Village

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Central Spark Victoria

105 Fords Road, 3451

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Wendouree Village, 3355

Icon

Homes With Solar

782

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 3355 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

$1,064/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Wendouree Village based on the average solar system size for 3355, 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

$2,714,454/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

Icon

Solar Panels Installed

7,774 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3355 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

Icon

Avg Daily Solar Generation

29,517 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 Wendouree Village. 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

10,626 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 Wendouree Village. 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

60

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 3355 takes the number of "Solar Panels Installed" calculation multiplied by 5.8 jobs/MW ratio to indicate the employment created.

Icon

Community Energy Savings

$1,900,048/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 3355. 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

$24,021,877

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3355, 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

8,780 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3355 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

125,950 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3355 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

75,108,542 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3355 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

Wendouree Village Demographics

Wendouree Village and the postcode of 3355 has a total population of 11873 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 6000 households in Wendouree Village, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1062 per week per household.

About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wendouree Village is $1254/month. By installing solar power in Wendouree Village, the average household could save 12.31% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105784 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 3.35% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wendouree Village is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Icon

About Wendouree Village

Located in Victoria, Australia, LAKE GARDENS VIC 3355 is a charming town with plenty to offer. The town is known for its picturesque lake, Lake Esmond, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The town also has several parks and gardens, including the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which are perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic.

LAKE GARDENS VIC 3355 enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the help of solar installers, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to produce renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

By installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation, residents of LAKE GARDENS VIC 3355 can achieve maximum solar yields and save money on their energy bills. Solar power is not only a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option, but it also adds value to homes and businesses. With the support of local solar installers, LAKE GARDENS VIC 3355 can continue to thrive as a sustainable and forward-thinking community.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy