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Solar Power Profile - Yellingbo, VIC 3139

More than 2082 homes in postcode 3139 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yellingbo, Beenak, Don Valley, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, Seville, Seville East, Wandin East, Wandin North and Woori Yallock.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,759 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 47,842 kWh per day, or 17,462 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,055,907.75 per year.

Yellingbo and 3139 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 14,493.46 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 120,778,833 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3139

104th

State Wide

583rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Yellingbo

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3139

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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3139

Daily Avg Sunshine in Yellingbo
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yellingbo: Seville - approx. 1.6 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Yellingbo

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Freelight Energy

17 Kimtara Court, 3912

Smart Solar Solutions

Community Solar Statistics - Yellingbo, 3139

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Homes With Solar

1,749

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 3139 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

$1,136/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Yellingbo based on the average solar system size for 3139, 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

$4,365,250/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

12,978 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3139 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

45,922 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 Yellingbo. 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

16,557 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 Yellingbo. 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

77

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 3139 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

$2,953,519/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 3139. 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

$39,898,026

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3139, 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

13,688 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3139 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

195,809 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3139 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

116,744,498 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3139 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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Yellingbo Demographics

Yellingbo and the postcode of 3139 has a total population of 13633 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 5197 households in Yellingbo, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1887 per week per household.

About 84% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yellingbo is $1820/month. By installing solar power in Yellingbo, the average household could save 6.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57806 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 1.5% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yellingbo is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Yellingbo

Beenak is a small town located in Victoria, Australia, with a population of just over 200 people. The town is situated in the Yarra Ranges and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Yarra Ranges National Park and Mount Beenak. Visitors to the town can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Beenak is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in the Yarra Ranges means that it is protected from strong winds, which can damage solar panels. Additionally, the town's high elevation means that solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle to maximise energy production. Local solar installers can help residents to design and install solar systems that are tailored to their specific needs.

By installing solar panels in Beenak, residents can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates to encourage the installation of solar panels, making it an affordable option for many households.

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