See if you’re eligible for the 50% solar Victoria rebateRegister hereBefore we talk Solar Panels Melbourne lets cover briefly mention the Victorian Solar Rebate. The rebate gives you 50% off a residential solar system, up to $2250, as long as you meet a few simple criteria. However, even without the rebate, there are plenty of reasons for looking at solar in Melbourne.
Here in Melbourne, we use power to cool our houses in summer and in winter we use power to warm them. Solar Panels can provide us with all the power we need.
This page covers everything we think you need to know. We cover how many solar panels you will need. We look at system costs. We go over the rebate in more detail and show you how to claim your rebate. If we missed something you can let us know in the comments below.
In Melbourne and Victoria, we experience a slightly colder winter compared to the rest of Australia. This will affect solar panel production as well as overall there is less sunlight throughout the year. During the summer months, a typical solar panel system will produce more power, while during winter months the system will produce less.
3.6kWh per kW of solar installed on average is the yearly average for Victoria.
To figure out your actual production (of the system you are considering) and the effect it has on your energy bill you will need to consider:
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There are a lot of assumptions when talking solar. As they say “Who knows what the weather will bring”.
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| 4kW | 15kWh per day | 12kWh per day |
| 5kW | 19kWh per day | 15kWh per day |
| 6kW | 24kWh per day | 20kWh per day |
| 8kW | 36kWh per day | 28kWh per day |
This graph provides a rough guide to how much energy different solar panel systems can produce in different seasons. The reason we typically look at the average solar panel production levels is that solar production is highly affected by weather conditions and the amount of solar irradiation (how much sun reaches your house). These factors determine how much power your solar panel system produces.
The summer peak is 5.4kWh/day in January while in winter you can expect 2.5 kWh/day in June. On average Melbourne gets 3.6kWh/day. Overall there is a variation of 2.9kWh/day between the darkest month and the brightest. A north facing panel will get the highest production across a day while a south facing panels production drops to around 80%. In winter a south facing panel might not produce power at all.
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Before you ask that question, you need to know what is the solar panel system size that you need for your home. Have a look at the chart below, which size will fit you best?
Now if we take a look at the average energy consumption:
And compare it with the output of solar panel systems on offer in Melbourne:
We can see that a 4.2kW system would work for a couple but not a family. A family should get a 5kW or 6.6kW system to meet their needs. Of course, your household might use more or less than the average.
So now you have an idea of what you need,“How much will it cost to install solar panels in Melbourne?”:
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The numbers above assume that you used all of that power immediately. For most households power use peaks in the evening once the sun has clocked off for the day. So while a solar system might produce enough power most of us can’t make use of it. Instead, we will be lucky if we can offset 50% of out actual power use. To figure out your actual production of the system you can also ask our solar experts.
To figure out your actual production of the system you can also ask our solar experts.
There is a direct relationship between system size and amount of panels. And when you choose a system size you have to keep in mind of your household’s energy consumption patterns and where your solar panels are positioned. The way your panels are oriented, their tilt and the presence of shade all affect the amount of electricity they produce. And at the same time, not all solar panels are created equal.
| Poly 275W | Mono PERC 300W | Half Cell 320W | |
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| 4kW | 15 panels | 14 panels | 13 panels |
| 5kW | 19 panels | 17 panels | 16 panels |
| 6kW | 22 panels | 20 panels | 19 panels |
| 8kW | 29 panels | 27 panels | 25 panels |
As much as anything, solar panels are getting better every year and we get more power per panel every year. That means either more power from our roof or less panels needed. For example, if you have a smaller available roof space you could use higher wattage panels to get more power from a smaller space.
Still on the fence? You don’t have to be. Getting solar is as simple as putting any appliance in your home. Solar makes perfect sense for these reasons.
Still have some questions? Give our friendly experts a buzz about your solar questions.
This page covers everything we think you need to know. We cover how many solar panels you will need. We look at system costs.
Still have some questions? Give our friendly experts a buzz about your solar questions.
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The Victorian Government is providing a 50% rebate, up to the value of half of an average 4kW solar panel system (which currently equates to $2,225) for eligible households in 2018-19.
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