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Solar Power Profile - Whorouly, VIC 3735

More than 132 homes in postcode 3735 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whorouly, Bowmans Forest, Whorouly East and Whorouly South.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 985 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,964 kWh per day, or 1,447 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $253,200.5 per year.

Whorouly and 3735 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 1,201.01 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 10,008,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3735

509th

State Wide

1988th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Whorouly

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

Postcode 3735

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

Postcode 3735

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

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Whorouly

Twin City Electrical & Solar

New South Wales, 3000

All jobs, big or small!

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

KDEC Electrical & Solar

30 Ruby Ct, 2640

Personalised electrical and solar solutions..

Community Solar Statistics - Whorouly, 3735

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Homes With Solar

110

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 3735 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

$818/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Whorouly based on the average solar system size for 3735, 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

$186,726/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

821 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3735 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

1,876 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 Whorouly. 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

576 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 Whorouly. 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 3735 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

$130,657/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 3735. 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

$1,526,521

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3735, 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

449 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3735 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

8,516 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3735 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

5,171,177 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3735 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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Whorouly Demographics

Whorouly and the postcode of 3735 has a total population of 602 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 293 households in Whorouly, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1531 per week per household.

About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whorouly is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Whorouly, the average household could save 12.28% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $105559 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 2.41% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whorouly is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Whorouly

Bowmans Forest is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Alpine Shire and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Alpine National Park and the Mount Buffalo National Park. The town is known for its scenic beauty and offers a peaceful and serene environment to its residents.

With over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, Bowmans Forest is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 20-30 degrees and facing north. The town is also free from major shading issues, making it a great place for solar installers to set up shop.

Investing in solar energy in Bowmans Forest offers numerous benefits. Not only does it help reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, but it also helps homeowners save money on their energy bills. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, residents can expect high solar yields and significant savings on their electricity costs.

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