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Solar Power Profile - Willung, VIC 3847

More than 448 homes in postcode 3847 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Willung, Hiamdale, Nambrok, Rosedale and Willung South.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,943 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,655 kWh per day, or 3,889 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $680,588.125 per year.

Willung and 3847 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 3,227.87 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 26,898,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3847

356th

State Wide

1486th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Willung

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3847

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3847

Daily Avg Sunshine in Willung
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Willung: Rosedale - approx. 10.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Willung

Solahart Greater Gippsland

Solahart Greater Gippsland

119 Moore Street, 3825

Get Smart Get Solahart

Elecmation

Elecmation

Traralgon, 3844

Smart solar systems to compliment your lifestyle.

Rockys Solar

Rockys Solar

336 Raymond Street, 3850

Gippsland solar design & installation experts.

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

12-13 Nefertiti Ct, 3844

Solar & electrical expertise for home & business.

Community Solar Statistics - Willung, 3847

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Homes With Solar

446

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 3847 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

$1,522/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Willung based on the average solar system size for 3847, 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

$972,257/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,932 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3847 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

10,644 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 Willung. 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

3,878 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 Willung. 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

17

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 3847 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

$680,577/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 3847. 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

$8,829,889

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3847, 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

3,215 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3847 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

45,177 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3847 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

26,898,904 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3847 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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Willung Demographics

Willung and the postcode of 3847 has a total population of 2024 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 925 households in Willung, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1302 per week per household.

About 73% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Willung is $1235/month. By installing solar power in Willung, the average household could save 10.34% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $88892 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 2.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Willung is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Willung

HIAMDALE VIC 3847 is a charming town located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the picturesque mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range and the Strzelecki Ranges surrounding it. Visitors to HIAMDALE can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing. The town is also home to several local landmarks, including the historic HIAMDALE Hotel.

With its location in the sunny Gippsland region, HIAMDALE enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town has an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in HIAMDALE can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While potential shading issues may need to be addressed, the benefits of solar power in HIAMDALE are clear.

Installing solar energy in HIAMDALE can help to reduce energy costs and decrease dependence on non-renewable energy sources. By producing clean, renewable energy, solar power can also help to reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. With its sunny climate and stunning natural surroundings, HIAMDALE VIC 3847 is the perfect place to harness the power of the sun and invest in solar energy.

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