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Solar Power Profile - Wulgulmerang West, VIC 3885

More than 459 homes in postcode 3885 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wulgulmerang West, Brumby, Bruthen, Buchan, Buchan South, Butchers Ridge, Gelantipy, Mossiface, Murrindal, Suggan Buggan, Tambo Upper, Timbarra, W Tree, Wiseleigh, Wulgulmerang, Wulgulmerang East and Yalmy.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,296 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,146 kWh per day, or 2,973 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $520,325.75 per year.

Wulgulmerang West and 3885 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 2,467.59 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 20,563,250 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3885

392nd

State Wide

1609th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wulgulmerang West

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3885

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3885

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wulgulmerang West
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wulgulmerang West: Timbarra - approx. 11.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wulgulmerang West

Orbost Solar and Electrical

Orbost, 3888

Power your home with the sun's energy

MBK Electrical

Swifts Creek, 3896

Powering your home with the sun's energy

Double J Electrical Contracting

Swifts Creek, 3896

Empowering homes with solar energy

Community Solar Statistics - Wulgulmerang West, 3885

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Homes With Solar

363

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 3885 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

$367/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Wulgulmerang West based on the average solar system size for 3885, 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

$334,271/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

883 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3885 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

3,515 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 Wulgulmerang West. 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

1,188 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 Wulgulmerang West. 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

10

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 3885 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

$233,945/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 3885. 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

$3,098,356

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3885, 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

960 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3885 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

15,393 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3885 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

9,251,256 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3885 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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Wulgulmerang West Demographics

Wulgulmerang West and the postcode of 3885 has a total population of 1708 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 900 households in Wulgulmerang West, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1241 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 Wulgulmerang West is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Wulgulmerang West, the average household could save 7.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63336 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 1.78% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wulgulmerang West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Wulgulmerang West

Brumby is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the Shire of Wellington, and it has a population of around 200 people. Brumby is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby mountain ranges. Some of the popular attractions in Brumby include the Brumby Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of native flora and fauna, and the Brumby Lookout, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Brumby 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. Solar panels installed in Brumby are typically mounted at an angle of around 30 degrees to maximise solar yields. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it's important to consult with a qualified solar installer to ensure optimal panel placement.

There are many benefits to installing solar power in Brumby. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. In addition, solar power can help reduce energy costs for homeowners and businesses in Brumby. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid. To learn more about the benefits of solar power in Brumby, contact a local solar installer today.

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