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Solar Power Profile - Zumsteins, VIC 3401

More than 894 homes in postcode 3401 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Zumsteins, Clear Lake, Connangorach, Dahlen, Douglas, Green Lake, Jallumba, Jilpanger, Miga Lake, Mitre, Noradjuha, Remlaw, Rocklands, Tooan, Wombelano, Blackheath, Brimpaen, Bungalally, Cherrypool, Dooen, Drung, Gymbowen, Haven, Horsham, Jung, Kalkee, Kanagulk, Karnak, Laharum, Longerenong, Lower Norton, Mckenzie Creek, Mockinya, Murra Warra, Nurcoung, Nurrabiel, Pimpinio, Quantong, Riverside, Rocklands, St Helens Plains, Telangatuk East, Toolondo, Vectis, Wail, Wallup, Wartook and Wonwondah.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,144 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 23,410 kWh per day, or 8,545 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,495,313.75 per year.

Zumsteins and 3401 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 7,092.35 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 59,102,917 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3401

235th

State Wide

1067th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Zumsteins

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 3401

1-6kW
6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 3401

Daily Avg Sunshine in Zumsteins
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Zumsteins: Wartook Reservoir - approx. 5.3 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Zumsteins

Wimmera Electrical

Wimmera Electrical

Dimboola, 3414

Power your future with solar!

Laser Electrical Horsham

Laser Electrical Horsham

89 89 Plumpton Rd, 3400

Your 'Totally Dependable' Electrician

VV Electrical and Solar

VV Electrical and Solar

29 Alexander Avenue, 3400

Your green energy specialist.

Natimuk Solar

Natimuk Solar

9 9 Old Noradjuha Rd, 3409

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Solar Statistics - Zumsteins, 3401

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Homes With Solar

892

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 3401 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

$1,656/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Zumsteins based on the average solar system size for 3401, 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

$2,136,158/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

6,139 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 3401 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

23,406 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 Zumsteins. 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

8,541 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 Zumsteins. 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

36

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 3401 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

$1,495,309/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 3401. 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

$18,430,496

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 3401, 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

7,088 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3401 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

99,289 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3401 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

59,102,913 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 3401 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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Zumsteins Demographics

Zumsteins and the postcode of 3401 has a total population of 4269 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1854 households in Zumsteins, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1859 per week per household.

About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Zumsteins is $1387/month. By installing solar power in Zumsteins, the average household could save 9.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85746 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 1.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Zumsteins is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Zumsteins

Blackheath is a small town located in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the town nestled in the foothills of the Mount Cole State Forest. The town is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and picturesque valleys, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Blackheath is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and clear skies. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the summer months seeing up to 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, with the optimal panel angle being around 30 degrees and facing north to maximise solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Blackheath can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By working with local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and natural resources to generate their own clean, renewable energy. This not only helps to reduce their carbon footprint but can also provide long-term savings on energy costs.

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