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Solar Power Profile - Yarrawonga, VIC 3730

More than 2575 homes in postcode 3730 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yarrawonga, Bathumi, Boosey, Bundalong, Bundalong South, Burramine, Burramine South, Esmond, Telford and Yarrawonga South.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,522 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 68,861 kWh per day, or 25,134 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 $4,398,496.375 per year.

Yarrawonga and 3730 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 20,861.22 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 173,843,500 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3730

79th

State Wide

469th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Yarrawonga

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3730

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3730

Daily Avg Sunshine in Yarrawonga
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarrawonga: Yarrawonga Post Office - approx. 493 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Yarrawonga

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

Thompson Electrical Solar

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

Top End Air Conditioning

Top End Air Conditioning

Yarrawonga, 3730

Keeping You Cool in the Top End

Community Solar Statistics - Yarrawonga, 3730

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Homes With Solar

2,205

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 3730 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

$1,368/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Yarrawonga based on the average solar system size for 3730, 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

$6,178,303/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

15,919 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3730 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

67,384 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 Yarrawonga. 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

24,387 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 Yarrawonga. 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

93

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 3730 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

$4,324,714/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 3730. 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

$48,738,215

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3730, 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

20,185 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3730 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

286,852 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3730 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

170,939,986 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3730 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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Yarrawonga Demographics

Yarrawonga and the postcode of 3730 has a total population of 8711 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 4820 households in Yarrawonga, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1192 per week per household.

About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yarrawonga is $1443/month. By installing solar power in Yarrawonga, the average household could save 9.96% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85589 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 2.78% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yarrawonga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Yarrawonga

BATHUMI VIC 3730 is a small town located in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Alpine Shire and is surrounded by the picturesque Victorian Alps. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

One of the biggest advantages of BATHUMI VIC 3730 is its abundance of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which makes it an ideal location for producing solar power. Solar installers in BATHUMI VIC 3730 can take advantage of this by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an excellent location for solar power generation.

By investing in solar power in BATHUMI VIC 3730, residents and businesses can enjoy a range of benefits. Not only does solar power help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, but it can also significantly reduce energy costs over the long term. With the right solar panel system, it is possible to generate enough electricity to power an entire home or business, which can lead to significant savings on energy bills.

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