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Solar Power Profile - Winter Valley, VIC 3358

More than 332 homes in postcode 3358 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Winter Valley.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,420 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,816 kWh per day, or 3,218 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $563,122 per year.

Winter Valley and 3358 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 2,670.94 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 22,257,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3358

383rd

State Wide

1576th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Winter Valley

1-6kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3358

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3358

Daily Avg Sunshine in Winter Valley
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Winter Valley: Riddells Creek - approx. 9.9 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Winter Valley

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Solar Company

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Sun 2 Solar

Sun 2 Solar

16 Laidlaw Drive, 3356

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Winter Valley, 3358

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Homes With Solar

325

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 3358 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

$1,489/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Winter Valley based on the average solar system size for 3358, 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

$804,224/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

2,184 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3358 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

8,580 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 Winter Valley. 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

2,982 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 Winter Valley. 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

14

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 3358 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

$562,886/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 3358. 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

$7,258,264

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3358, 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

2,435 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3358 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

37,158 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3358 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

22,257,597 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3358 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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Winter Valley Demographics

Winter Valley and the postcode of 3358 has a total population of 3329 people, with a median age of 29 years. There are 1229 households in Winter Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 2013 per week per household.

About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Winter Valley is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Winter Valley, the average household could save 8.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77190 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 1.65% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Winter Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Winter Valley

Winter Valley is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. It is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its size, Winter Valley has a lot to offer visitors. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Winter Valley Farmers Market, which is held every Saturday. The market offers a wide range of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. Other popular attractions in the town include the Winter Valley Botanic Gardens and the Winter Valley Museum.

Winter Valley enjoys a temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels should be installed facing north to maximise sun exposure, and shading issues should be carefully considered. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, Winter Valley residents can enjoy significant savings on their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Installing solar energy in Winter Valley has many benefits, including reducing energy costs, increasing energy independence, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar installers in the area can provide expert advice on the best solar panel systems for individual homes and businesses. With the increasing popularity of renewable energy, Winter Valley is well-positioned to become a leader in solar power in the region.

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