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Solar Power Profile - Wedgecarrup, WA 6315

More than 389 homes in postcode 6315 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wedgecarrup, Arthur River, Ballaying, Cancanning, Collanilling, Dongolocking, Gundaring, Jaloran, Lime Lake, Minding, Piesseville and Wagin.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,973 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,505 kWh per day, or 3,104 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $543,256.875 per year.

Wedgecarrup and 6315 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 2,172.8 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 18,106,667 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 6315

172nd

State Wide

1687th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wedgecarrup

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Average kW per solar installation

Postcode 6315

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6-8kW
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed

Postcode 6315

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wedgecarrup
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wedgecarrup: Dellyanine - approx. 8.8 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Wedgecarrup, 6315

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Homes With Solar

280

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 6315 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

$393/year

Avg Solar Savings

This calculation assumes a Beauru of Meteorology annual mean global daily irradiation for Wedgecarrup based on the average solar system size for 6315, 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

$284,389/year

Est Retail Value of Power Generated

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

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Solar Panels Installed

601 kW

Solar Panels Installed

This calculation is based on for the number of kilowatts installed in postcode 6315 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.

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Avg Daily Solar Generation

2,996 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 Wedgecarrup. 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

1,016 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 Wedgecarrup. 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

8

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 6315 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

$199,036/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 6315. 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

$2,169,783

Local Business Generated

To figure out the economic value generated for solar installation businesses servicing postcode 6315, 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

674 tonnes

Annual CO2 Reduction

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6315 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA. 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

11,030 trees

Yearly Carbon Sequestration

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6315 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA, 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

6,637,782 km driven

Yearly Car Emissions

This is based on the total amount of solar power generated by all of the homes in postcode 6315 using the "Yearly Solar Generation" calculation multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in WA, 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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Wedgecarrup Demographics

Wedgecarrup and the postcode of 6315 has a total population of 1574 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 859 households in Wedgecarrup, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1206 per week per household.

About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wedgecarrup is $875/month. By installing solar power in Wedgecarrup, the average household could save 13.38% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $115009 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 2.24% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wedgecarrup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Wedgecarrup

Arthur River is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, with a population of around 200 people. The town is situated on the banks of the Arthur River and surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the nearby Porongurup and Stirling Ranges. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the local flora and fauna.

Arthur River enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Arthur River can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy.

Installing solar energy systems in Arthur River can provide a range of benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased energy independence. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses choose the right solar panels and design a system that maximizes solar yields while minimizing shading issues. By investing in solar power, Arthur River can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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