Solar Panels Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains sits in STC Zone 3 (moderate) with 4.8 peak sun hours per day. Around 42% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 16,814 CER-registered installations across 12 postcodes.
Solar in Blue Mountains
4.8 Peak Sun Hours Daily
A 6.6kW system in Blue Mountains generates around 31.7 kWh on a clear day and approximately 9,834 kWh per year, enough to cover most of an average household's electricity use.
Zone 3 (moderate) STC Rebate
A 6.6kW system in Blue Mountains qualifies for an estimated $1,423 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $2,846.
New South Wales State Solar Rebate
New South Wales offers an additional state rebate of up to $4,800 for eligible solar installations. Combined with federal STCs, total upfront rebates can reduce system costs significantly.
Network Operators: Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy
Blue Mountains is served by Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy, who manage grid connection approvals, solar export limits, and smart meter upgrades for the area.
Blue Mountains Solar Quick Facts
- STC ZoneZone 3 (moderate)
- Peak Sun Hours4.8 hrs/day
- Annual Output per kW1,490 kWh
- STC Rebate (6.6kW)$1,423
- STC Rebate (13.2kW)$2,846
- CER Installations16,814
- Network OperatorAusgrid
- Suburbs in LGA95
Blue Mountains Solar Rebates
Federal STC Rebate
Blue Mountains is in STC Zone 3 (moderate). The federal Small-scale Technology Certificate scheme reduces the upfront cost of every eligible solar installation automatically through your installer.
New South Wales Rebates
New South Wales offers state-level solar and battery incentives for eligible homeowners across Blue Mountains and the wider state.
Suburbs in Blue Mountains
Our network of CEC-accredited installers services all suburbs across Blue Mountains and surrounding areas.
Plus 71 more suburbs across 12 postcodes.
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